th'anam don diucs

Irish

Alternative forms

• hanaman diucs (phonetic spelling)

Etymology

Literally, “your soul to the deuce”

Pronunciation

• (Munster) IPA^(key): /ˌhɑn̪ˠəmˠ ənʲˈdʲɯks/

Phrase

th’anam don diucs

1. Munster form of d'anam don diucs (“what the deuce”)
   • 1919, Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha, Jimín Mháire Thaidhg, Dublin and Cork: Comhlucht Oideachais na hÉireann, page 27:

     “Hanaman diucs! a Cháit, an cístí mísle atá déanta agat?”

     “What the deuce, Cáit, have you made cakes?”