Street
yeen
What does yeen mean?
Compressed pronunciation of 'you ain't.' Standard in Atlanta and broader Southern Black English — drops the 'ai' down to a single nasalised vowel. Heard constantly in ATL rap.
"Yeen know nothing 'bout that life."
Origin
Southern American English / AAVE; cemented in mainstream consciousness by Atlanta trap rap.
Frequently asked questions
What does yeen mean?
It's a contraction of 'you ain't'.
How do you use yeen in a sentence?
"Yeen gotta lie to me, just tell the truth."
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