A dat

[ah dat]

Definition

That's it; that is what it is; exactly.

Example Sentences

Patois:
A dat mi a try fi tell yuh all along.
English:
That's what I've been trying to tell you all along.

Patois:
A dat! Yuh hit di nail right pon di head.
English:
That's it! You hit the nail right on the head.

Usage Tip

Used to confirm agreement, emphasize a point, or express that something is precisely as stated.

Patois Synonym: dat same ting
English Synonym: exactly; that is it

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