interjection
Street Slang
Seen
/siːn/ · interjection · slang
Patois for 'understood' or 'I get you' — agreement and acknowledgement in one word.
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Definitions
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A signal of agreement and shared understanding, often at the end of a point.
“We can't trust him, seen?”
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2
An acknowledgement that you've heard and accept what was said, like 'fair enough'.
“Him explain it and mi just say seen.”
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3
Used to confirm you understand or agree, like 'got it' or 'understood'.
“Meet me at six. — Seen.”
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Seen In A Sentence
Seen, I'll sort it out tonight.
You done good work today, seen?
He just nodded and said seen, no argument.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, tied to Rastafarian 'I-and-I' speech where 'seen' means insight or understanding. Spread into UK MLE and global slang.
People Also Ask
What does 'seen' mean in slang?
It means 'understood' or 'I get you' — a way of confirming you follow and agree.
Is 'seen' a question or a statement?
Both — said flat it means 'understood', and with a rising tone 'seen?' asks 'do you understand?'.
Where does 'seen' come from?
It comes from Jamaican Patois and Rastafarian speech, where 'seen' relates to insight and understanding.
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