Hey ya boy ya

exp.

Heard in Donegal

A lively greeting directed at a male acquaintance, combining familiarity and banter.

Hey ya boy ya, where are ya off to with dat massive head on ya?

Posh English

I say you there, young fellow. Where on earth are you bound with such an enormous countenance?

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