It is used in British English, particularly in Northern England (especially Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire), to say hello or get someone's attention in a friendly, informal way. People typically say "Hey up, mate" or "Hey up, how's it going?" The term originated in Northern English dialect, likely from the phrase "hey up there," and remains a strong regional marker of the North of England and East Midlands.

Définition et signification de « hey up » en anglais

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