General
what up doe
What does what up doe mean?
The Detroit hello. 'Doe' here is the city's pet term of address — closer to 'dude' or 'bro' than the deer. Drop it on a Detroiter and you've said you know the city. Drop it anywhere else and you've outed yourself as from the D.
"What up doe, haven't seen you since the Tigers game."
Origin
Detroit AAVE, where 'doe' functions as a general term of address. Carried nationally by Detroit rappers (Big Sean, Eminem, Royce da 5'9").
Frequently asked questions
What does "what up doe" mean?
It's Detroit's signature greeting — 'what's up' with the city's own stamp on it.
How do you use "what up doe" in a sentence?
"What up doe, you good?"
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