adjective Street Slang

Irie

/ˈaɪriː/ · adjective · slang

Jamaican word for feeling good, at peace, and everything being alright.

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Definitions

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Used as a greeting or check-in, roughly meaning 'all good?' or 'everything cool'.

“Wah gwaan? Everyting irie?”
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A state of feeling great, relaxed, and in harmony with the world — the classic Rastafarian sense of inner peace.

“Sun's out, music's playing, mi feeling irie.”
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Describes something excellent, top-quality, or pleasing — a thing can be irie, not just a mood.

“That sound system is pure irie.”
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Irie In A Sentence

Touched down in Kingston and instantly felt irie.
No stress today, just irie vibes only.
She replied 'irie' which is how I knew we were good.

Origin & Usage

Jamaican Patois, popularized worldwide through Rastafarian culture and reggae. Often linked to the English word 'alright' or to 'I-and-I' Rasta speech; exact root is debated.

Variants I-rieirey
Tags #caribbean#music#aave

People Also Ask

What does 'irie' mean in slang?

It means feeling good, peaceful, and content — like everything in life is alright.

Is 'irie' the same as 'cool'?

It overlaps with 'cool' but carries a deeper sense of inner peace and harmony, rooted in Rastafarian culture.

Can you greet someone with 'irie'?

Yes, you can use it as both a greeting and a reply, similar to saying 'all good' or 'I'm well'.

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