- Also written
- Done know, Yuh dun know, Dun kno
What “Dun know” means
Dun know (or "yuh dun know") means "you already know" or "of course". It is built from "done" (already) plus "know". It is used to agree strongly or to state something as obvious.
Examples
Family a everyting, yuh done know
Family is everything, you already know
Yuh dun know seh Friday a pay day.
You already know Friday is payday.
How to use it
Casual and very common in conversation and music. Used alone ("Dun know!") it is an enthusiastic "absolutely".
Where usage varies
Widely used in UK and Toronto slang, where it often appears as "dun know" or "you done know".