Definitions of "How yuh stay" (Slang)

1. How yuh stay (Phrase)

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English Translation

How are you?

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,

posted by anonymous on September 3, 2023

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2. How yuh stay

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English Translation

How are you?

Definition

As a greeting, this expression means “How are you” however the literal translation is “What’s your status”.

Example Sentences

Patois: How yuh stay? Mi haven seen yuh in a while
English: How are you? I haven’t seen you in a while

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Big up , Blessed , Everyting cook and curry ,

posted by anonymous on November 11, 2013

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