English Explanatory Dictionary

ey up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Hello.
  2. How are you?
  3. Look at that!, take notice of that!
  4. Don't do that; a warning.
  5. What is that?
  6. Expressing Joy. "Eyup! Am ryte chuffed at yer' football teams' victory!"

Pronunciation

/eɪ ʌp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ey up.wav

Word forms

ey up ey up ! ayup ay up eh up eyup hey up

Etymology

Possibly from Old Norse; compare Swedish se upp (“watch out”).

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