A greeting with no romantic connotations, merely friendly. Commonly used across the West Country.
Alright my luvver
aw-RIGHT my LUV-er
ɔːˈraɪt maɪ ˈlʌvər
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Alright my luvver?"
"How you doing, my luvver?"
Etymology & History
West Country greeting using luvver (lover) platonically. Like mate or buddy, it has no romantic meaning in this context. Standard throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset.
Word Details
📍
Region
West Country
📅
Era
1800s
✓
Language
none
💬
Formality
informal
Learn Another Word
🔀 Shuffle & Discover
Anglotopia's Dictionary of British English 2nd Edition
British Slang from A to Zed
By Jonathan Thomas
📚 Over 2,000+ British Slang Definitions!