jamaica.localmean.com/dun-know
dun know
/dʌn noʊ/DUN know
Local meaning
You already know; of course; certainly; that is understood.
A compact expression of shared knowledge or confident agreement. It can confirm that something is obvious, reinforce a statement, or signal solidarity between speakers.
Examples in context
- We ready fi di road tonight, yuh dun know.
- Dun know—everybody link up by eight.
How it is used
It is often conversational rather than a literal statement that the listener possesses specific information.
Confident, affirming, familiar, energetic, or knowing.
Agreement, plans, public shout-outs, lyrics, and shared cultural references.
Most natural where speaker and listener share context or rapport.
Do not force it into formal writing or use it as filler without understanding the exchange.
Spelling and scope
Everyday speech, music, performance, and Caribbean diaspora conversation.
- Search and reference forms
done knowdunknowdun knoyuh dun know
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Common patterns
- yuh dun know
- dun know already
- dun know seh
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the language, spelling, grammar, or common conversational sense. The entry remains open to correction from Jamaican speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Jamaican Patois DictionaryJamaicansMusic
Searchable Jamaican dictionary used to cross-check popular spellings and concise senses including dun know, cho, and ramp.