A phrase from the east coast; literally "there they were". Used to confirm the presence of something sometimes indicating surprise. Similar to stating "I went looking for Jen and Bob and found them standing right behind me" - "I was looking for Jen and Bob and dere-dey-were, behind me!"
I was lookin' for my glasses and dere-dey-were, plain-as-day, sittin' on me head.
I was out back and saw two moose, I turned to get my gun and whe I looed back dere-dey-were - gone!
I was out back and saw two moose, I turned to get my gun and whe I looed back dere-dey-were - gone!
by Goodbye_Charlie December 12, 2013
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Me: Dey be hatin.
Me: Dey be hatin.
by vashil April 5, 2020
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The term originates from Cosa Nostra in Sicily and later used in the Italian-American Mafia.
The term originates from Cosa Nostra in Sicily and later used in the Italian-American Mafia.
by El_Patrón May 25, 2021
Get the Capo dei Capi mug.Slang for "They Took Our Jobs!", Made popular in episode 806 of the Television series South Park entitled "Goobacks"
Man 1 - "Those damn goobacks are taking all the jobs down at the plant, they're taking all our jobs!"
Man 2 - "Yeah, you're right, Dey Tuuk Er Jahhbss!!!"
Man 2 - "Yeah, you're right, Dey Tuuk Er Jahhbss!!!"
by Patt Carr January 13, 2007
Get the Dey Tuuk Er Jahhbss!!! mug.The Pidgin phrase Naija no dey carry last, roughly meaning “Nigerians strive to finish first”, has become an unofficial national motto (as well as the title of a book satirising the country).
by whorexxxo October 18, 2020
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Popular amongst Nigerians
Popular amongst Nigerians
by vibesonvibes May 10, 2022
Get the You dey whine me mug.A Pidgin English phrase (which translated to English means "I'm laughing as well") made popular by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. I dey laugh o (hereafter IDLO) is a scornful and mocking response to another's position on a subject. IDLO has been made popular by young Nigerians who usually respond to a comment on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter with the pithy "IDLO"
by OmoLugard January 19, 2011
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