Ey Up

Ey Up (exclamation / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Eyup, Eh up, Ey up me duck)

Definition:

Ey up is a friendly northern English greeting, like “hello” or “alright?”. In some places it also means “look out” or “watch out”.

Where Ey Up Comes From:

It is dialect from Yorkshire and the East Midlands, linked to an older “look up” sense. “Ey up me duck” is the Nottingham and Derbyshire version, where “duck” is a term of affection.

How People Actually Use Ey Up:

Used when meeting someone, usually with a smile: “Ey up, how are you?”. It marks you as northern or Midlands in a warm way.

Is Ey Up Rude?

Not rude, it is a friendly greeting.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Ey up, how are you doing?”Meaning: Hello, how are you?
• “Ey up, who’s this then?”Meaning: Hello, who is this?
• “Ey up, mind that step.”Meaning: Watch out for the step.

Similar Slang:

Wagwan, Cheers, Bab / Babby, Mate

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