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unu

pronoun

Also 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

  • "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.

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