unu
pronounAlso spelled: uno , unuh , oonu
/ˈunu/ · OO-noo
English Definition
You (plural); all of you.
Patois Definition
Unu know seh wi a come.
Literal Translation
you all
Etymology
- Igbo · unu — you (plural)
Cultural Context
One of several West African plural pronoun retentions in Jamaican Creole, distinguishing collective address from singular "yu".
Examples
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"Unu can sit down yah so."
You all can sit down here.
Where you'd hear it
These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.
- Everyday speech Common in casual conversation on the road, at work, or with friends.
- Home & family Used around the house, with children, or in family settings.