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ya know

Phrase stuck onto the end of almost every sentence in East London's black community. Similair to ya get me? it is a probing to see if what is being said is being understood.

ya know

by samantha-fantha on Feb 17, 2013 11:17:10

1. An answer to questions that most people will understand and offer their concencus; usually trails off to allow for some exchanging of looks

2. Can be used when you just don't know how to answer a question

3. A phrase that is often used to answer questions, even when the inquirer may NOT know; often results in strange, confused looks and/or annoyed glares, especially when answering a question that no one could POSSIBLY know the answer to

Example:
Guy 1: Man, that girl sure is hot, huh?
Guy 2: Ya know...
Guy 1: *nods in agreement*
(exchange looks of mutual understanding)

OR

Guy 1: So, how do you think you did on the Physics test last period?
Guy 2: Ya know...
Guy 1: *nods in agreement, then realizes "wait...how could I POSSIBLY know that??" looks befuddled and walks away, annoyed*

ya know

by Tom and Cameron on Feb 19, 2006 05:27:35

1)A phrase said by an individual who doesn't know exactly what to say to a question.

2)A phrase said by an individual that can be said after any statement whatsoever in order to form a question of acknowledgment, and it tends to always fit in with the statement.

Example:
1) "What time is Betty coming over tonight?"
"Oh, ya know.."

2)"This house gets really scary at night, ya know?"
"Bob's wife is a bit senile these days, ya know?"

ya know

by SharkFangFist on Apr 09, 2007 23:37:24

Used as an immediate response right after someone says something that is inappropriate, offensive, or inopportune. When used in this context, the word "know" is usually dragged out followed by an immediate sigh.

Example:
Example:

Jack: Yo man, I was the supermarket the other day ... and let me tell you, those middle aged mothers are HOT!

Steve: Ya know! *sigh* ....

Jack: Oh come on, I'm serious!

Ya Know

by Dusa Ninetyfirst on Dec 27, 2018 01:40:16

You know, you already know what it is, it is what it is.

Example:
Ay bro we gon get it...
Ya know!

Ya know

by SNATCH SLAYER 5000 on Mar 26, 2019 16:44:10

A word or phrase used by Drake and all other Canadians (from British decent) to ask for understanding at the end of a statement.

Example:
More chime for ya head top ya know.

That chick is a thot ya know.

I'm drunk as fuck ya know.

Oh ya know

by funkyspandex on Jul 21, 2008 09:16:12

Phrase used to reply to a question that can not be answered or does not want to be answered; It may also be used to piss off your friends when they are looking for an answer.

Example:
Hey George did you ever bang Sally?

Oh ya know.

Ya know battle

by Sneaker on Jan 17, 2013 01:40:05

When in a conversation, the conversing individuals attempt to say "ya know" more times than the others. Similar to a dance-off.

Example:
Whoa, Dee just served him in that ya know battle, I think he said ya know 18 times in one minute.

like... ya know

by A-O-S on Feb 13, 2011 11:32:58

a phrase used at the end of a comparison to cover up the fact that you had nothing to compare it to.

Example:
That game last night was like... ya know!

I've covered wars, ya' know

by Otis Washington on Oct 26, 2006 11:34:16

The single most bad-ass'D quote of the century.
Orignated from Xbox360s game, Dead Rising, afterwards it soon meant eveything that is cool, to an amazing pick-up line.

Example:
Jessie: Do you know how to use it?
Frank West: Kinda'.
Frank West: I've covered wars, ya' know.
-
Scott: Hey Josh, I've covered wars, ya' know.
Josh: Let's make out!
Scott: Score.

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