An exclamation!
Kind of like "oh my goodness" in norn-iron (northern ireland) speak.
It's a great phrase because it can be used in so many different situations!
Boys a dear, it's warm today isn't it?
Boys a dear, there are loads of people here.
*lifting a heavy box* Boys a dear!
by caters June 22, 2005
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