Look-yah

[look-yah]

Definition

Look here!; Pay attention!; Listen up!

Example Sentences

Patois:
Look-yah! Make mi explain di rule to yuh again.
English:
Look here! Let me explain the rule to you again.

Patois:
Look-yah man, yuh drop yuh wallet pon di floor!
English:
Listen up man, you dropped your wallet on the floor!

Usage Tip

Imperative phrase used to command immediate attention before delivering key information.

Patois Synonym: coo yah
English Synonym: look here!; listen up!

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