Yup o dat

n.

Heard in Kerry

A bogman's initial reaction upon hearing good news.

In use

Patie: "My cow had a calf." Jim: "Yup o dat Patie boy!"

Posh English

My cow has produced a calf. Splendid news indeed my good fellow!

  • YupAn exclamation of delight or approval in reaction to good news.
  • Yup on dat traileur!An exhortation to encourage someone or something along.
  • Yup outtta datAn emphatic command to vacate one's current position or to desist from an action.
  • Yup ow datAn exclamation of excitement or approval.
  • Yup skip yupA jocular expression of delight, originally a gentle mockery of rural farmers.
  • That's the J.O.B.An exclamation upon hearing good news.

FAQ

What does Yup o dat mean?

A bogman's initial reaction upon hearing good news.

How do you use Yup o dat?

For example: “Patie: "My cow had a calf." Jim: "Yup o dat Patie boy!"” In Posh English: My cow has produced a calf. Splendid news indeed my good fellow!