hey up en · INTJ
Etymology
From high up as a warning. Written heigh up by Joseph Wright in The English Dialect Dictionary. Always pronounced with the diphthong /ɛɪ/ as was formerly used in high in these dialects. Never pronounced /eː/ as used in hay.
Meanings
- (Northern-England, informal) A greeting.
- Used to get attention, or as a warning.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'ey up | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ayup | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ey up | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ay up | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ay oop | alternative | lexicographic |