a common greeting used by British. Usually used in conjunction with the word "-mate" e.g.

An alternate spelling of all right.

Although sometimes considered improper English, it is a completely logical contraction. The words altogether and already are similar contractions that are widely accepted.

A contraction of "All right": a (usually friendly) British informal greeting, not always accompanied by the word "mate". It can be used (and this is not an exhaustive list) on its own, followed by the word "mate", or followed by a name: this latter usage is usually more friendly than the others, as it implies that you know that person well enough to use their first name in a cheerful and informal greeting.

It can also be used when questioning the wellbeing of another. However, this will almost always be preceeded by a word denoting that it is a question, e.g. "you".

N.B. If someone passes you and says "Alright", do not respond "Yes". There are a number of accepted responses, such as a simple "Alright", often followed by the person in question's name, the phrase normally spoken in a more assertive tone, as it is a response, not a question.

Alternate, simplified version of "all right." Often used in place of "okay" or "fine." Used almost exclusively in email, chat, video games and subtitled movies and anime by folks who slept through English.

A combination of shit, useless and stupid, specifically used to refer to on-field performances by Perth Glory's so-called defender, Jamie Coyne.

Passable but not exceptional, often applied to the attractiveness of an individual.

A word said to the person who recently insulted you when you cannot think of a comeback. Popular among friends joking with each other. However when used in this way, it needs to be said with different annuciation, (aww right) but together in one word