Aye

n.

Heard in Monaghan, Donegal, Louth, Offaly, Limerick, Derry and Roscommon

A common affirmative response equivalent to yes, or an informal greeting.

In use

Aye, your man just bought a brand new lorry down in the town.

Posh English

Yes, precisely, your fellow just purchased a brand new commercial lorry.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Aye boyAn affirmative response meaning yes, certainly.
  • Ah sure begod aye!An enthusiastic phrase of agreement meaning yes indeed or absolutely.
  • Aye right hiAn expression of disbelief.
  • God ayeAn expression of agreement combined with amazement.
  • Ay/ IAn affirmative response meaning yes.
  • PositiveAn affirmative response meaning yes.