Oh hiyaz came up in conversation today when I met up with Emma from re>publication.
I struggled at the time to think up a formal definition but I got in touch with an old friend, Ginge, and together we came up with our interpretation of said phrase. I wouldn't call ourselves pioneers but anything along those lines will do nicely.
Sheena MacSween
"oh hiyaz / oh hiyas" (insert phonetics bit) this versatile phrase originated in Glasgow in 2005/2006 academic year. it really took off in 2007. and now has spread across the rest of Scotland, England and much of South America, Asia and New Zealand. Can be used as an informal greeting but more commonly used...
Sue Tsang
I asked for a definition not a history...
Sue Tsang
/o haɪja:z/
First heard in Glasgow circa 2006. Origins are unsure. Affiliated with ginge chigga/ wigga street gangs. Also entered the Madrileno vernacular briefly as 'oh HOLA!' Used as an exclamation of surprised- happy- appreciation.
Sheena MacSween
examples. i just found a tenner on the street - "oh hiyaz!"
Sheena MacSween
can also be used to congratulate someone - i just got a new job - oh hiyas!
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