General
well boy
What does well boy mean?
A greeting meaning 'hello / how are you?'. 'Well boy' or 'well girl'. Waterford and the south-east.
"Well boy, haven't seen you in ages."
Origin
South-eastern Hiberno-English greeting.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'well boy' mean?
It's a greeting meaning 'hello, how are you?', with 'well girl' used to a woman.
Where is 'well boy' used?
It's a south-eastern Hiberno-English greeting, especially around Waterford.
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