ey up

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See also: eyup and 'ey up

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Interjection[edit]

ey up! (UK, Northern England and Midlands)

  1. Hello.
    "Ey up lad, haa's it diddlin?"
  2. How are you?
  3. Look at that!, take notice of that!
    "Ey up, ther's somedy comin daan t'rooad, Aw'll talk to thee later."
  4. Don't do that; a warning.
  5. What is that?

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used in the Yorkshire and Lancashire dialects.

Contrast with "Se Upp" Swedish, 'watch out'.

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