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Coo yah!

[koo yah]
Exclamation

Definition

Look here! Check this out! Expressing surprise or focus.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Coo yah! Look how di pickney grow tall!
English:
Look here! Look how tall the child has grown!
Patois:
Coo yah man, see di big boat coming inna di harbor!
English:
Check this out man, see the big boat coming into the harbor!

Usage Tip

Exclamation used to call immediate attention to something surprising or noteworthy.

Patois Synonym: look yah
English Synonym: look here; check this out
Tags:Exclamation
Category:Slang & Expressions

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