interjection General Slang

why aye

WHY-EYE · interjection · informal

Well of course! (emphatic yes)

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An emphatic yes; the same as 'wey aye'. Iconic Geordie affirmation.

“Why aye, man!”
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why aye In A Sentence

Why aye, man!

Origin & Usage

'Why' plus 'aye'.

Variants wey ayewhey aye

People Also Ask

What does 'why aye' mean?

'Why aye' is an emphatic yes, an iconic Geordie way of saying 'well of course!'

Is 'why aye' the same as 'wey aye'?

Yes, 'wey aye' and 'whey aye' are alternate spellings of the same Geordie affirmation.

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