ey up
intj/eɪ ʌp/
Etymology Possibly from Old Norse; compare Swedish se upp (“watch out”). By surface analysis, ey + up, ay + up or eh + up.
1
Midlands, Northern England, Yorkshire Hello.
- Ey up lad, haa's it diddlin?
2
Midlands, Northern England, Yorkshire How are you?
3
Midlands, Northern England, Yorkshire Look at that!, take notice of that!
- Ey up, ther's somedy comin daan t'rooad, Aw'll talk to thee later.
4
Midlands, Northern England, Yorkshire Don't do that; a warning.
5
Midlands, Northern England, Yorkshire What is that?
6
Midlands, Northern England, Yorkshire Expressing joy.
- Eyup! Am ryte chuffed at yer football team's victory!