Definder - what does the word mean?

What is keep her lit?

The finely tuned art of diving into a swimming pool whilst attempting to keep a cigarette lit in a vertical extended arm position above the head

Anyone for a game of keep her lit...? Cigarette New game

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keep her lit - video


Keep her lit - what is it?

Lit is short for literature. Or words spoken. When your girlfriend gives out to you and you think she has a fair point you keep her word. Or... Keep her lit!

"She said 'you can't drink' dude! You puked all over the Christening cake! Keep her lit man!

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What does "keep her lit" mean?

Keep going. Do not stop. Used as encouragement. Often used as a parting cry.

Originated from a story about an IRA ambush on the SAS near Cappagh in Co Tyrone when one IRA volunteer remarked to another who was firing on the SAS vehicle "Keep her lit!" meaning to continue firing.

Has taken on common usage among Irish republicans especially in the north of Ireland and Co Tyrone.

Has recently received national focus due to a campaign by radio host Hectoc O hEochagain on RTE 2fm

One IRA volunteer to another "Keep her lit, them SAS men are still moving"

One departing friend to his mates "I'm off lads, keep her lit!"

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Keep her lit - what does it mean?

A Northern Ireland Expression used when referring to excessive speed in a motor vehicle

shoulda seen me hammerin round that field in me tractor, keepin er lit!

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Keep her lit - meaning

Rural Northern Irish expression now becoming more main stream. "keep it alight" to keep something going.

"go on big fella keep her lit"
said whilst observing some one,
1.driving
2.having sex
3.smoking a joint
4.fighting

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