Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Hey up

intj, slang

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    A greeting. Northern-England, informal
  2. 2
    Used to get attention, or as a warning.

Etymology

From high up as a warning. Written heigh up by Joseph Wright in The English Dialect Dictionary. Always pronounced with the diphthong /ɛɪ/ as was formerly used in high in these dialects. Never pronounced /eː/ as used in hay.

See also for "hey up"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: heyup