You alright?

You alright?

/juห ษ”หlหˆraษชt/
Noun General British

British greeting that confuses Americans who think it implies something’s wrong.

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
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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