Well!

exp.

Heard in Galway and Armagh

A ubiquitous greeting used to initiate conversation or enquire after someone's general welfare.

In use

Well sham, is it yourself that's in it at all like?

Posh English

Good day, my dear companion, is it truly you present?

Same phrase, other counties

  • S'upA truncated greeting used to inquire about someone's status or to initiate a conversation.
  • Hows the head?A greeting used to enquire after someone's wellbeing the morning after a heavy night out.
  • Gis us a sup after ya cuzA request for a sip of someone's drink.
  • Bout ye?A colloquial salutation used to enquire after someone's well-being.
  • AfterA very flexible expression meaning 'just recently', or 'similar to'.
  • I tuk tacky after imI pursued him at full speed.