Sup

exp.

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

A casual greeting asking what is the news or gossip.

In use

Sup biy, what's de craic for de weekend den?

Posh English

Hello there, young man, what are the arrangements for the weekend?

Same phrase, other counties

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