Boy

n.

Heard in Waterford and Cork

A term of address used when one has forgotten someone's name, or appended to the end of sentences.

Well girl boy how's she cuttin'?

Posh English

Well now, my good fellow, how is everything progressing?

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork

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