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alri

What does alri mean?

A clipped 'alright' used purely as a hello in Wales, requiring no real answer.

"Alri? Not seen you in ages."

Origin

South Wales reduction of 'alright'.

Frequently asked questions

What does alri mean?
It's a clipped 'alright' used purely as a hello in Wales, not a real question about how you are.
Do you answer when someone says alri?
Not really, it works as a greeting like 'hi' and needs no genuine reply, as in 'Alri? Not seen you in ages.'
Where does alri come from?
It's a South Wales reduction of 'alright'.
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