Definitions of "Irie" (Slang)

1. Irie (Adjective)

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English Translation

Great

Definition

Irie is one of the most positive and uplifting words in Jamaican Patois. It means everything is good, cool, or alright, and it’s all about peace, happiness, and good vibes. The term is often used in Rastafarian culture and reggae music to express a state of well-being or contentment.

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi feel irie todeh
English: I feel great today.

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by crusialderrio on August 6, 2015

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Other Definitions of "Irie"

2. Irie (Adjective)

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English Translation

Feeling good

Definition

A state of well-being

Example Sentences

Patois: Di concert mek mi feel irie.
English: The concert made me feel good.

Related Words

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

posted by anonymous on May 13, 2024

3. Irie (Adjective)

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English Translation

Feeling good

Definition

A state of well-being or contentment

Example Sentences

Patois: Di vibes a di reggae concert did irie
English: The vibes at the reggae concert were feeling good

posted by anonymous on June 20, 2023

4. Irie (Adjective)

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English Translation

ok

Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh nuh si seh everyting irie dung yah?
English: Don't you see that everything is ok down here?

Related Words

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

posted by anonymous on November 14, 2022

5. Irie

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English Translation

okay

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nuh hav much fi complain bout caw mi life irie
English: I don't have much to complain about because my life is okay

posted by arhbwoy512 on November 21, 2018

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