Ell

exp.

Heard in Tipperary and Westmeath

A casual greeting, a shortened form of "well".

In use

Ell, hows it going?

Posh English

Well, good day to you; and how are things proceeding?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Hows the formA greeting inquiring after someone's health or general state.
  • Bad formBehaviour that is not good or not nice. Unsporting conduct.
  • How's de form?An enquiry into someone's well being. Akin to 'How are you Today?'
  • BoShortened form of boy, used as a familiar greeting in the Dungarvan area.
  • JoboxoShortened form of "the job is oxo", meaning the task is successfully completed.
  • LedgeA shortened form of legend, denoting an admirable or outstanding person.