interjection Street Slang

Skeen

/skiːn/ · interjection · slang

'I see' or 'understood' — a way of acknowledging you get it.

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Definitions

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An acknowledgment meaning 'I see' or 'got it.' It's a contraction of 'I've seen / I see.'

“'Meet at 8.' 'Skeen.'”
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2

Used to show understanding or agreement in conversation.

“Skeen, so that's the plan then.”
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A casual sign-off confirming you're on the same page.

“Skeen, I'll catch you later.”
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Skeen In A Sentence

'i'll send the address now' 'skeen'
skeen, makes sense, let's do it that way
told him the plan and he just said skeen

Origin & Usage

London MLE contraction of 'seen / I've seen,' itself influenced by Jamaican Patois 'seen' (understood/agreed). A standard acknowledgment in road speech.

Variants seenskeen yeah

People Also Ask

What does 'skeen' mean in UK slang?

It means 'I see' or 'understood.' You say it to acknowledge you've taken in what someone said.

What does 'skeen' mean in texting?

It's a quick way to say 'got it' or 'okay,' confirming you understand.

Is 'skeen' the same as 'seen'?

Yes — it comes from 'seen' (Patois for understood/agreed) and is just a relaxed pronunciation of it.

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