British greeting that confuses Americans who think it implies something’s wrong.
You alright?
Etymology & History
British greeting. British social interaction. Not genuine health inquiry British. 'Alright?' shortened British. Confuses foreigners British. Reflects British greeting conventions.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
๐ฌ
Formality
Informal
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