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reet
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right, correct, or proper
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Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
reetest
Comparative
reeter
gradable
What does "reet" mean in British dialectal slang?
The structure is a dialectal pronunciation of "right," with the vowel shifted to a long "ee" sound, common in Northern English accents. It is used in British English, particularly in Yorkshire and parts of Northern England, to mean right, correct, or proper, often as an intensifier similar to "very" (e.g., "reet good" meaning very good). People typically say "That's reet, then" or "It's reet cold today." The term originated in Northern English dialect, preserving an older pronunciation of "right," and remains a strong regional marker of Yorkshire speech.
Examples
That's reet, just like you said.



























