garryowen

/ ˌɡærɪˈəʊɪn /

noun

1. (in rugby union) another term for up-and-under

Word History and Origins

Origin of garryowen¹

C20: named after Garryowen RFC, Ireland

Example Sentences

Lingard sends a garryowen into the City box.

From The Guardian

The Billings Gazette reports 36-year-old Vernelle Badbear, of Garryowen, was sentenced Thursday for the November 2016 death of 38-year-old Freman Bends, of Benteen.

From Washington Times

The regimental band, ridiculously clad in long white dusters, plays “Garryowen.”

From Wall Street Journal

Russell clears cross-field to Spedding, who makes a big old mess of his own garryowen and Richie Gray catches it on halfway.

From The Guardian

The try that really rattled the All Blacks though came six minutes before the break when a great Sexton garryowen was reclaimed by Murray, who moments later exposed weak defence on the side of the ruck to score from 20 metres.

From The Guardian