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English
Alternative forms
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 /e:/ as used in hay.
Interjection
hey up
- (informal, dialect, Northern English) A greeting.
- Used to get attention, or as a warning.