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Definitions of "How yuh stay" (Slang)


1. How yuh stay


English Translation

How are you?



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2. How yuh stay


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


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posted by anonymous on November 11, 2013



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