Well

exp.

Heard in Donegal, Louth, Limerick, Westmeath and Tipperary

A casual greeting equivalent to hello or how are you.

In use

Well biy, is dat yerself dat's in it at all?

Posh English

Good day, young man, is that truly you present here?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Greeting-hello, hi etcA standard friendly greeting inquiring after someone's wellbeing.
  • Hello JohnA friendly greeting used when encountering a good friend.
  • Hello missusA form of greeting addressed to a woman.
  • Alrigh and all yeah?A casual greeting equivalent to hello, how are you?
  • Alrite?A casual greeting, equivalent to hello or what's the story.
  • Sup mofoA casual greeting equivalent to hello or what's the story.