How now brown cow?

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Heard in Cavan

A cheerful, nonsensical greeting used to check in on someone.

In use

Ahhh how now brown cow, are we ever going to get this turf footed?

Posh English

Ah, how are you this fine morning, shall we ever manage to stack this peat?

FAQ

What does How now brown cow? mean?

A cheerful, nonsensical greeting used to check in on someone.

How do you use How now brown cow??

For example: “Ahhh how now brown cow, are we ever going to get this turf footed?” In Posh English: Ah, how are you this fine morning, shall we ever manage to stack this peat?