adjective General Slang

delira

· adjective · irish

Delighted — Dublin pronunciation, usually paired with 'excira'.

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Delighted — but spelled how a Dub actually says it. Almost always rolls out as 'delira and excira' (delighted and excited). Cheery, a bit camp, very Dublin.

“She got the job? Ah, I'm delira for her.”
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delira In A Sentence

She got the job? Ah, I'm delira for her.

Origin & Usage

Twink (Adele King), Irish entertainer, popularised 'delira and excira' as a catchphrase in the 80s and 90s.

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What does delira mean?

It's the Dublin pronunciation of "delighted," usually paired with "excira."

How do you use delira in a sentence?

"We were delira and excira to hear the news."

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