What is Ya Know?
1.
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.
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?"
2.
Phrase stuck onto the end of almost every sentence in East London's black community. Similair to
"You best pay up ya know"
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3.
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:
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!
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