no tank yu
no tank yu is the Jamaican way to say "no thank you".
no tank yu is used as a polite way of saying no.
Meaning: polite way of saying no (intj)
Did you know?
- In some rural communities, a 'no' can be expressed more through a specific facial expression than through many words at all.
- In Jamaican culture, a polite no tank yu is often accompanied by a slight wave of the hand or a shake of the head to reinforce the refusal without sounding abrupt.
- In Jamaican Patois, the rhythm and melody of no tank yu can convey different levels of firmness, where a rising intonation suggests a softer refusal.
Examples in context
- No tank yu, mi full.No thank you, I am full.
- Mi deh yah, no tank yu.I am fine, no thank you.
- No tank yu, mi nuh want it.No thank you, I don't want it.
Example conversation
Kevon offers Latoya some fruit.
- LatoyaYuh want some mango, Latoya?Do you want some mango, Latoya?
- KevonNo tank yu, Kevon.No thank you, Kevon.
- LatoyaYuh sure? Dem sweet!Are you sure? They are sweet!
- KevonYeah, no tank yu.Yeah, no thank you.
