The Lingo: In NYC, "You Good" Has At Least 8 Different Meanings
Learning The Lingo: In NYC, “You Good” Has At Least 8 Different Meanings
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When you’re from NYC, words take on a life of their own. For example, ‘mad’ doesn’t always mean angry, ‘brick’ has nothing to do with sun-dried clay, and when someone says ‘it’s lit,’ nothing’s on fire.
For the most part, learning the lingo is pretty simple. But then there are phrases like ‘You good’ that get confusing AF because depending on the situation, these phrases can mean several different things, good or bad.
So what does a New Yorker mean when he/she says ‘You good?’ Hit the flip.
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When posed as a question between acquaintances:
“You good?” = Are you OK? or, How is everything going?
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When posed as a statement during a heart-to-heart:
“You GOOD.” = You are ok.
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When used as a response to “Thank You:”
“You good!” = Don’t mention it, you’re welcome.
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When it comes up in the middle of conflict:
“You good?” = Do we have a problem?
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When used during a long, drawn out conversation that someone isn’t trying to have:
“You good.” = Please stop talking to me.
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When you’ve given a friend the impression that you’re in need:
“You good?” = Do you need money or food or something?
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After an apology:
“You good.” = No need to say sorry
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