bicycle Irish
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Meaning · English
Contemptible or unpleasant individuals of Irish heritage.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Emma fell for it and we really laughed when I told her Bicycle Irish were the kind that made your ass tired.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bicycle Irish” mean?
Contemptible or unpleasant individuals of Irish heritage.
Is “bicycle Irish” formal or informal?
bicycle Irish is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.