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Jamaican Patois · Greetings

Wah yuh a seh

What are you saying? / What's up?

Say itwah yuh a SEH

Also written
Wah yuh seh, Wha yuh a seh

What “Wah yuh a seh” means

Wah yuh a seh literally means "What are you saying?" (wah = what, a = progressive marker, seh = say). Between friends it is also a casual greeting, roughly "what's the word?". Said with surprise it means "What are you talking about?!"

Examples

Wah yuh a seh?

What are you saying?

How to use it

As a greeting it's relaxed and friendly, for people you know. As a reaction, it shows disbelief, so watch your tone.