Local language topic
Greetings
Compare 7 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.
Irelandireland.localmean.com
craic
//kræk//Fun, enjoyable conversation, social atmosphere, or news about what is happening.
“What’s the craic for the weekend?”
Irelandireland.localmean.com
fáilte
/FAWL-cha/Welcome; an Irish-language word seen in greetings, signs, institutions, and hospitality.
“A large “Fáilte” sign greeted visitors at the entrance.”
Irelandireland.localmean.com
how’s she cutting?
/how’s she CUT-ing/How are things going, how is the work progressing, or how is life treating you?
“How’s she cutting with the silage this week?”
Londonlondon.localmean.com
safe
/SAYF · /seɪf//Good, okay, trustworthy, thanks, or an informal greeting or farewell.
“Safe, I’ll see you at eight.”
Londonlondon.localmean.com
wagwan
/WAG-wan · /ˈwɒɡ.wɒn/ (approx.; pronunciation varies)/What’s going on?; what’s happening?; an informal greeting similar to “what’s up?”.
“Wagwan, fam — you good?”
Londonlondon.localmean.com
what you saying?
/wot-yuh-SAY-ing · /wɒt jə ˈseɪ.ɪŋ//How are you?; what is happening?; what are your plans?
“What you saying, you coming out?”
Irelandireland.localmean.com
what’s the story?
/what’s the STOR-ee/What is happening, how are you, or what is the latest news or plan?
“What’s the story—are you heading out tonight?”