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irie

English Definition

Everything is good; feeling positive, peaceful, or alright.

Patois Definition

Don't worry yuhself — everything irie.

Cultural Context

A cornerstone Rastafari expression that crossed into mainstream reggae tourism and global pop culture from the 1970s roots era.

Examples

  • "Don't worry yuhself — everything irie."

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