yuh pretty
The phrase yuh pretty is the Jamaican way to say "you're pretty".
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are physically attractive. In slang, you might also hear Yuh hot like fyah! to say someone is extremely attractive or the informal expression Yuh tun up! to acknowledge someone's exceptional beauty and style.
Did you know?
- While 'pretty' is used, Jamaican Patois often emphasizes 'skinny' or 'shape' to describe physical beauty in ways English speakers might find overly blunt.
- While yuh pretty is a direct compliment, Jamaicans often use clean to describe someone who looks sharp, polished and impeccably dressed.
- In some Caribbean contexts, calling a person 'pretty' can sometimes be used sarcastically to describe someone acting in a 'pretty' or affected manner.
Examples in context
- Yuh pretty, yuh know.You're pretty, you know.
- Mi love how yuh pretty.I love how pretty you are.
- Yuh pretty inna di light.You are pretty in the light.
Example conversation
Ricardo is complimenting Shanice at a party.
- ShaniceYuh pretty tonight, Shanice.You're pretty tonight, Shanice.
- RicardoThank yuh, Ricardo. Yuh look good too.Thank you, Ricardo. You look good too.
- ShaniceYuh pretty a way, truth.You're really pretty, truly.
- RicardoYuh too sweet!You're too sweet!
