Sup

exp.

Heard in Wexford, Mayo, Offaly, Galway, Donegal and Sligo

A form of greeting.

In use

"Sup," (must flick head in an upwards direction at the same time).

Posh English

Salutations to you, accompanied by a sharp upward tilt of the cranium.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Sup sanA greeting for someone one knows but whose name one cannot recall. Used for a person one…
  • Sup mofoA casual greeting in Sligo.
  • Gis us a sup after ya cuzA request for a sip of someone's drink.
  • Hows the formA greeting inquiring after someone's health or general state.
  • Bad formBehaviour that is not good or not nice. Unsporting conduct.
  • Can I've arse on da?May I have the last sup of your can / bite of your bar / drag of your cigarette.