In Ireland, a beour is a particularly good-looking person, lad or lass — the kind that won't get you too much abuse come Monday morning.

You’d hear it thrown out casually, usually followed by a nod of appreciation or a raised eyebrow. If you're Irish you'll remember it from the Crossmolina disco or one the nuns put on, then watch you like a hawk in case you try something. And try you will, getting one of the lads to go ask herself or himself if they'll "go with my mate".

“Ah girls, would you look at that beour.”

Not rude, not serious — just pure Irish admiration. Sure you know yourself. I bet you're a proper beour!