A Conversation for Ask h2g2

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Post 1

F F Churchton

Does anyone/anybody know where the word 'hiya' came from???


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Post 2

Gnomon - time to move on

It's a corruption of "how are you".


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Post 3

Gnomon - time to move on

In parts of Ireland, if you say "hiya" to someone, they will reply with "very well, thank you".


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Post 4

Woodpigeon

A friend of mine used to refer to certain people as "AJH"'s.

"Ah Jayzus Howya"


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Post 5

F F Churchton

Was your a friend a geordie???


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Post 6

Woodpigeon

Louth - geographically the Geordie part of Ireland.. smiley - smiley


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