yuh look good
In Jamaican, the phrase "you look good" is expressed as yuh look good.
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that they are attractive or dressed well.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Jamaica, the phrase Mi rate yuh swag, mi gyal! is used to mean "I really like your style, my girl!"
Did you know?
- While yuh look good is common, adding the word bad to the end, as in yuh look good bad, actually intensifies the compliment to mean 'you look exceptionally good'.
- If you want to compliment someone's specific style rather than just their appearance, you might say yuh style tun up, which suggests their look is 'turned up' or at its peak.
- In Jamaican culture, a compliment on appearance is often met with a humble deflection or a joke rather than a simple 'thank you'.
Examples in context
- Mi rate how yuh style yuhself. Yuh always look good!I admire how you dress. You always look good!
- Yow, yuh pretty like money!Wow, you are as pretty as money!
- Yuh look good inna di red dress.You look good in the red dress.
- Yuh look good today, man.You look good today, man.
- Yuh look good wid di new haircut.You look good with the new haircut.
Example conversation
Latoya sees Andre at a party.
- LatoyaHey Andre, yuh look good!Hey Andre, you look good!
- AndreThanks Latoya, mi jus' fresh up.Thanks Latoya, I just freshened up.
- LatoyaDi shirt fit yuh nice.The shirt fits you nicely.
- AndreMi appreciate it, girl.I appreciate it, girl.