Hai bai

n.

Heard in Cavan and Meath

You there! A form of address to get someone's attention.

In use

Hai bai c'mere nd give us a hand with dhis yokke

Posh English

You there, come hither and lend me a hand with this confounded contraption.

  • Holy shmokes baiAn exclamation of disbelief or astonishment.
  • Left hook bai!A forceful warning of physical retribution delivered to an adversary.
  • How's de form?An enquiry into someone's well being. Akin to 'How are you Today?'
  • Hows the formA greeting inquiring after someone's health or general state.
  • Bad formBehaviour that is not good or not nice. Unsporting conduct.