Young one

n.

Heard in Dublin, Limerick and Westmeath

A term typically used to describe a young person or youth. It may also serve as a casual means of addressing an unknown individual.

Here! Young one! D'yih have da tyum?

Posh English

Pardon me young person, do you happen to possess the correct time.

Same phrase, other counties

• Westmeath

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