Gobshite

Pronunciation

• Ireland IPA: /ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt/

Origin

gob + shite (i.e. mouth + excrement)

Full definition of gobshite

Noun

1. (Ireland, UK, slang, moderately offensive) One who engages in nonsensical chatter or unwanted conversation.What's that gobshite talking about now?
2. (Ireland, UK, slang, moderately offensive) A person of very poor judgment and unpleasant character.

Usage notes

The collective expression shower of gobshites ("group of idiots") is quite common in Ireland.