"bicycle Irish" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: So named because the seat of a bicycle often causes a pain in the rear, i.e. a "pain in the ass". Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} bicycle Irish pl (plural only)
  1. (slang, derogatory, offensive, uncommon) Contemptible or unpleasant individuals of Irish heritage. Tags: derogatory, offensive, plural, plural-only, slang, uncommon
    Sense id: en-bicycle_Irish-en-noun-lBsgktBF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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