Be janey

exp.

Heard in Kildare

An expression of surprise. My word!

In use

I got tickets for Elvis' comeback tour! Be janey! Did you really?!

Posh English

I obtained tickets for the musical gentleman's return performance! My word! Did you really?

  • Janey macAn exclamation of surprise or shock.
  • Janey MackAn exclamation of surprise or mild shock.
  • Be janey jappers, be gar thats rightAn expression of emphatic agreement or confirmation.
  • JaneyAn exclamation similar to gosh or wow.
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)