interjection
Street Slang
Yush
/jʊʃ/ · interjection · slang
A quick Patois-rooted greeting, like 'yo' or 'oi' between bredren.
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Definitions
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A short, friendly greeting used to get someone's attention, like 'yo' or 'oi'.
“Yush! Over here, my g.”
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A casual sign-off or acknowledgement between friends.
“Catch you later. — Yush.”
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An expression of agreement or hype, similar to 'yes' with extra energy.
“We won? Yush!”
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Yush In A Sentence
Yush bredren, you coming road later?
Yush! That goal was unreal.
Saw him across the street and just shouted yush.
Origin & Usage
Patois-influenced UK street slang, likely a clipped, energetic form of 'yes' or 'you'. Common in Multicultural London English and South Wales 'Yns' valleys slang too.
People Also Ask
What does 'yush' mean?
It's a quick, friendly greeting or hype word, used like 'yo' or an excited 'yes'.
Is 'yush' Jamaican?
It's rooted in Patois-influenced UK street slang and also appears in Welsh valleys slang, so origins blend.
How do you use 'yush' in a text?
Drop it at the start to greet someone or on its own to show excitement or agreement.
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