Enjoy yuhself
casual, Patois
In Jamaican Patois you say Enjoy yuhself for "have fun". The word yuhself is "yourself", with a Patois spelling. It is also called Have fun.
Meaning: wish someone a good time (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Jamaican | Note |
|---|---|
| Enjoy yuhself | casual, Patois |
| Have fun | neutral |
Enjoy yuhself is a friendly send off, said to someone going to a party or a trip. The English Have fun is also understood.
How does it change in a sentence?
Patois uses yuh for "you" and yuhself for "yourself". The word nuh means "don't", so Nuh worry means "don't worry".
How do you pronounce it?
Say yuh like "yuh" with a short vowel, close to the English "yuh" in "yup".
Did you know?
- The farewell Likkle more means "a little more", as in "see you in a little while".
Examples in context
- Enjoy yuhself tonight!Have fun tonight!
- Nuh worry, just enjoy yuhself.Don't worry, just have fun.
- Have fun at di party!Have fun at the party!
Example conversation
Andre sees his friend Kimberly off to a beach party in Negril.
- AndreEnjoy yuhself, Kimberly!Have fun, Kimberly!
- KimberlyMi will, bless up.I will, bless up.
- AndreLikkle more.See you later.
