Rrrite hey

n.

Heard in Sligo

A versatile greeting that can serve as either hello or goodbye.

In use

Ahhhhhhh rrrrrite hey!

Posh English

Ah, hello there, old bean!

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  • Hey jelly babyA cheeky, cut-down way of saying hello.
  • Hey horseA greeting typically used between female residents of County Wexford.
  • Hey ya boy yaA lively greeting directed at a male acquaintance, combining familiarity and banter.
  • Deedin I wasn't heyI most certainly was not.
  • Hey boyA friendly or familiar way of attracting someone's attention.