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Heard in Wexford

A greeting equivalent to "how are you today, miss?"

In use

How ya Hun

Posh English

How are you keeping this fine day, my dear?

  • Bet downUgly woman. Also: The term bet down is used to say someon is ugly.
  • Best betThe advisable or wisest course of action.
  • Bet imallTo be highly entertaining or great fun.
  • Bet inta a pulpTo be beaten severely, typically to the point of sustaining significant injury.
  • Bet the shiteTo beat someone severely; also, to defeat comprehensively.
  • Bet with it1) To be ugly or stupid. 2) To be sorely afflicted with some pain or illness. Literally…