Ellbow

exp.

Heard in Sligo

A greeting of sorts. A bastardisation of the phrase "Well boy" in Sligonian. Over time the 'w' in well was dropped and the boy evolved into an 'oh' sound.

In use

Ellbow, ow's she cutting?' "Ah biy, up de middle an' down de sides!

Posh English

Greetings, how goes the world with you?

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