Meaning
In Liverpool speech, is right is an approving response meaning roughly 'well done', 'exactly', 'I agree', or 'that's good', depending on context.
How it is used
The University of Liverpool's newcomer material glosses is right as both 'well done' and 'I agree'. The phrase therefore works as a compact positive response rather than a literal statement about correctness in every use.
Examples
- “You passed the exam? Is right!”
- “We're all meeting at eight. Is right.”
- “He finally got the job— is right, lad.”
Pronunciation
/ɪz ˈraɪt/ · iz RIGHT
Tone and register
Affirming, congratulatory, or enthusiastic.
Visitor guidance
Listen for whether the speaker is congratulating someone or simply confirming agreement. Both are normal local functions.
Cultural context
Is right is a good example of pragmatic meaning: translating the individual words misses the social job the phrase performs in conversation.
Places represented
Open the reviewed place guide for each regional sense carried by this canonical entry.