Aye

exp.

Heard in Offaly, Donegal, Louth, Monaghan, Limerick, Derry and Roscommon

Yes indeed. An affirmative.

In use

Were you up in Croke Park last Sunday? Aye, I was.

Posh English

Did you attend Croke Park on the Sabbath last? Affirmative, I did.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Aye boyAn affirmative response meaning yes, certainly.
  • Ah sure begod aye!An enthusiastic phrase of agreement meaning yes indeed or absolutely.
  • Aye right hiAn expression of disbelief.
  • God ayeAn expression of agreement combined with amazement.
  • Faithinn I didYes indeed I did. An emphatic affirmative.
  • Yes boyA cheerful conversational greeting used to initiate chat.