ey up

See also: eyup and 'ey up

English

Alternative forms

• ayup, ay up, eh up, eyup, hey up

Etymology

Possibly from Old Norse [Term?]; compare Swedish se upp (“watch out”).

Interjection

ey up! (Yorkshire, Northern England and Midlands)

1. Hello.

   Ey up lad, haa's it diddlin?

2. How are you?
3. Look at that!, take notice of that!

   Ey up, ther's somedy comin daan t'rooad, Aw'll talk to thee later.

4. Don't do that; a warning.
5. What is that?