General
cuh dear
What does cuh dear mean?
A Bajan exclamation of pity or compassion. Also cud-dear, cuh-dear.
"Cuh dear, de poor child fall and hurt sheself."
Origin
Bajan; from 'look here, dear' / 'poor dear'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'cuh dear' mean?
It's a Bajan exclamation of sympathy or pity, meaning 'oh dear' or 'poor thing'.
How do you use 'cuh dear'?
Say it when you feel sorry for someone, e.g. 'Cuh dear, de poor child fall and hurt sheself.'
Where does 'cuh dear' come from?
It's Barbadian, thought to derive from 'look here, dear' or 'poor dear'.
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