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.
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.
by Demonic Goldfish May 09, 2007
1.saying okay
2.of you call a person alright you are saying that they are amazing , awesome , brilliant , and you want to love them
2.of you call a person alright you are saying that they are amazing , awesome , brilliant , and you want to love them
by big playa 97 February 28, 2015
by Devawheels August 27, 2019
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
Drew: Ok Nathan atleast ive actually gotten head
Nathan: Ok well sorry im not failing four classes
Drew: Alright Nathan
Nathan: Ok well sorry im not failing four classes
Drew: Alright Nathan
by Zømby April 21, 2011
Catch phrase of academy award winning actor Matthew McConaughey. Used to confirm that a situation is good
by MacLuvvin May 23, 2017
by Definitely Mateo November 16, 2021