ey up
"Ey up" is a friendly and informal greeting predominantly used in Northern England, especially in Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
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Definition
A1Everyday Conversation
(informal, regional)A friendly way to say 'hello,' commonly used in the North of England.
Example
- Ey up! How are you doing today?
- When I walked into the pub, everyone greeted me with an 'ey up.'
A2Everyday Conversation
(informal, regional)An expression to draw attention to something or someone.
Example
- Ey up, look at that rainbow!
- Ey up, what's going on over there?
B1Everyday Conversation
(informal, regional)A warning or alert to caution someone.
Example
- Ey up, mind your step!
- Ey up, don't touch that!
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