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Definitions of "Irie" (Slang)

Spelling Variations : iree,



1. Irie (Adjective)


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


2. Irie


English Translation

ok


Example Sentences

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




posted by anonymous on November 14, 2022



3. Irie


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


4. Irie


English Translation

Highly


Definition

some one feeling high by smoking weed


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi feel irie wen mi smoke deh herb.

English: I feel higher when i smoke the herb(weed)




posted by crusialderrio on August 6, 2015


5. Irie


Definition

Rasta slang use to describe when one is feeling good; everything is alright


Example Sentences

(patois) Man1: “How yu feeling?” Man2: “Mi irie”
(english) Man1: “How are you feeling?” Man2: “I’m good”


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,




posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013