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Jamaican Patois · Everyday expressions

Gweh

Go away

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What “Gweh” means

Gweh means "go away". It can send a person off or, in "gweh wid dat", dismiss an idea entirely. Depending on tone it can be playful teasing or a serious brush-off.

Examples

Gweh!

Go away!

Cho, gweh wid dat!

Ugh, to hell with that!

How to use it

Common in casual speech. Between friends it's often a laughing "get out of here"; said sharply, it's rude, so be careful using it with elders or strangers.