Well

n.

Heard in Tipperary, Donegal, Louth, Limerick and Westmeath

A casual greeting equivalent to "hello", "hi" or "how are you?".

In use

Well Eddie

Posh English

A very pleasant day to you, Edward.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Greeting-hello, hi etcA standard friendly greeting inquiring after someone's wellbeing.
  • Hello JohnA friendly greeting used when encountering a good friend.
  • Hello missusA form of greeting addressed to a woman.
  • Alrigh and all yeah?A casual greeting equivalent to hello, how are you?
  • Alrite?A casual greeting, equivalent to hello or what's the story.
  • Sup mofoA casual greeting equivalent to hello or what's the story.