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    Patwa headword

    Yute

    /YOOT/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Youth / Young person"
    Definition
    A young person, usually a young man. Used as a casual address for a younger peer.
    Example
    "Wha gwaan, yute?" — "What's up, youth?"
    Origin
    Patois pronunciation of 'youth'.

    Yute is an informal word in Patwa, closely related to Pickney. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.