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yute
What does yute mean?
A young person or young man; also used affectionately like 'my guy'. Spelled variously yute, yout.
"Da yute deh a mi good friend."
Origin
"Yute" is the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of "youth," brought into Multicultural London English via Caribbean communities. It's spread across UK and Canadian urban slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does yute mean?
Yute is UK slang for a young person, kid, or youth — from Jamaican Patois.
Where did yute come from?
It's the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of "youth," brought into Multicultural London English.
Is yute an insult?
No — it's a neutral term for a young person, sometimes affectionate.
How do you use yute in a sentence?
For example: "the yutes outside" — meaning the young people.
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