Aye boy

n.

Heard in Donegal

An affirmative response meaning yes, certainly.

In use

Will ya give us a lift into town later? - Aye boy!

Posh English

Will you convey us into town later? Indeed, my good man!

  • AyeThe standard affirmative response; yes.
  • Ah sure begod aye!An enthusiastic phrase of agreement meaning yes indeed or absolutely.
  • Yes boyA cheerful conversational greeting used to initiate chat.
  • Smell off yer lack boyProbably the worst insult you can give a yungfella and will almost certainly lead to one…
  • Aye right hiAn expression of disbelief.
  • God ayeAn expression of agreement combined with amazement.