verb
General Slang
hail
HAYL · verb · informal
To greet or salute someone
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Definitions
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To greet, salute or acknowledge someone; 'hail up mi bredren'.
“Every time him pass, him hail mi up.”
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hail In A Sentence
Every time him pass, him hail mi up.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican/Rasta usage of English 'hail'.
Variants
hail up
People Also Ask
What does 'hail' mean in Patois?
To hail someone is to greet, salute or acknowledge them, often as 'hail up mi bredren.'
Where does 'hail' come from?
It's Jamaican and Rastafarian usage of the English word 'hail', meaning to call out a greeting.
How do you use 'hail up'?
You 'hail up' a friend when you greet them warmly: 'Every time him pass, him hail mi up.'
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