How do you use "Ey up" in a sentence?

Ey up, love! Ey up, what's happening here? Ey up, I didn't see you there.

Ey up

Slang Term British ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Hello, look out, attention (Yorkshire greeting/exclamation).

你好、注意、当心（约克郡的问候/感叹语）。

Hola, cuidado, atención (saludo/exclamación de Yorkshire).

やあ、おい、気をつけて（ヨークシャーの挨拶/感嘆表現）。

안녕, 조심해, 이봐 (요크셔식 인사/감탄사).

The quintessential Yorkshire greeting and exclamation. 'Ey up' can mean hello, look out, or call attention. 'Ey up love' is a friendly greeting. 'Ey up, what's going on?' expresses surprise or concern. It's the defining Yorkshire phrase.

约克郡最具代表性的问候和感叹语。'Ey up'可以表示打招呼、提醒注意或引起注意。'Ey up love'是亲切的问候。'Ey up, what's going on?'表达惊讶或关切。这是约克郡最具标志性的短语。

El saludo y exclamación por excelencia de Yorkshire. 'Ey up' puede significar hola, cuidado o llamar la atención. 'Ey up love' es un saludo amistoso. 'Ey up, what's going on?' expresa sorpresa o preocupación. Es la frase que define a Yorkshire.

ヨークシャーを代表する挨拶・感嘆の言葉。「Ey up」は「やあ」「おい」「気をつけて」など様々な意味で使える。「Ey up love」は親しみを込めた挨拶。「Ey up, what's going on?」は驚きや心配を表す。ヨークシャーの象徴的なフレーズ。

요크셔를 대표하는 인사이자 감탄사. 'Ey up'은 인사, 주의 환기, 놀라움 등 다양한 상황에서 쓰인다. 'Ey up love'는 다정한 인사. 'Ey up, what's going on?'은 놀라움이나 걱정을 표현한다. 요크셔를 상징하는 표현이다.

Examples

Ey up, love!
你好啊！
¡Hola, cariño!
やあ！
안녕!
Ey up, what's happening here?
哎，这是怎么回事？
Eh, ¿qué pasa aquí?
おい、何が起きてるんだ？
이봐, 여기서 무슨 일이야?
Ey up, I didn't see you there.
哎呀，没看到你在那儿
Anda, no te había visto
あら、気づかなかった
어머, 못 봤네.

Pronunciation

/eɪ ʌp/

Usage Guide

Context: greeting, attention, surprise

Tone: friendly, warm

✓ Do Say

Ey up
你好
hola
やあ
안녕
Ey up love
你好啊
hola, cariño
やあ、元気？
안녕, 잘 지내?
Ey up duck
你好啊，亲
hola, cielo
やあ、あなた
안녕, 자기야

✗ Don't Say

Distinctly Yorkshire—iconic phrase
约克郡特有的标志性短语
Frase icónica exclusiva de Yorkshire
ヨークシャー特有の象徴的なフレーズ
요크셔 고유 표현——상징적인 인사

Common Mistakes

Multi-purpose—greeting OR attention-getting

Origin & History

Possibly from 'hey up' as an attention-getting call. The phrase has been associated with Yorkshire for centuries and remains the single most identifying Yorkshire expression.

Etymology: Possibly from 'hey up'

First recorded: Yorkshire dialect, documented 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: Historic to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Yorkshire merchandise; Last of the Summer Wine; Emmerdale

Regional notes: The defining Yorkshire expression.

Variations

Ey upAyupEy up loveEy up duck