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Jamaican Patois · Romantic expressions

Deh wid

To be in a relationship with, be dating

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What “Deh wid” means

Deh wid means to be with someone romantically, to be dating or in a relationship. "Deh" is the verb for being somewhere, and "wid" is with. "Yuh deh wid smaddy?" asks whether someone is seeing anybody.

Examples

Yuh deh wid smaddy?

Are you seeing anybody?

Shi deh wid im fi two year now.

She's been with him for two years now.

How to use it

Everyday. It covers anything from casual dating to a long-term relationship. Context or extra words ("long time") show how serious.