Yute

[yoot]

Definition

Youth, young person, child, or close young friend.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Big up all di ambitious yute dem inna di community.
English:
Respect to all the ambitious young people in the community.

Patois:
Mind yuh foot, my yute, di road rough.
English:
Watch your step, my friend/young youth, the road is rough.

Usage Tip

Widespread term for a child, young person, or used casually to address a peer ("my yute").

Patois Synonym: pickney; young man
English Synonym: youth; young person; youngster

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