Howya now?

exp.

Heard in Wexford

A greeting equivalent to "how are you?".

In use

Hi mel...howya now?" "Wats d craic" "Howya now horse!

Posh English

Hello there, Mel. How are you keeping? What is the news? How are you, old fellow?

  • HowyaA standard friendly greeting meaning hello or how are you.
  • Howya big ballsA bombastic, overly familiar greeting exchanged between close male friends.
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  • Awh hereAn exclamation of utter exasperation, disbelief, or fed up annoyance.