spalpeen - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Noun spalpeen (plural spalpeens) (Ireland, ethnic slur) A poor migratory farm worker in Ireland, often viewed as a rascal or mischievous and cunning person
spalpeen, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary Factsheet What does the noun spalpeen mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun spalpeen, one of which is considered derogatory See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence This word is used in Irish English