Northern English greeting.
Ay up
Etymology & History
British Northern greeting. Yorkshire/Midlands British hello. 'Ay up, me duck' British regional. Working-class British salutation. Reflects British regional greeting diversity.
Word Details
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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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