Sir

n.

Heard in Donegal and Tipperary

A form of address used at the beginning or end of sentences.

In use

Hey sir... hi sir... wats d craic sir... good day sir

Posh English

Hello there. How are you. What is the news. Good day.

Same phrase, other counties

  • You sirA South Kilkenny term used between men to emphasise a point. Usually pronounced "usser".
  • SahA phonetic rendering of sir, used as a term of address or greeting.
  • BoyA term of address used when one has forgotten someone's name, or appended to the end of…
  • BoiA familiar form of address used in many Sligo sentences when speaking to someone.
  • Bad formBehaviour that is not good or not nice. Unsporting conduct.
  • How's de form?An enquiry into someone's well being. Akin to 'How are you Today?'