Tall Tales: Slangs: Durga

Weh yuh a say: This translates to “what are you saying,” but it functions exactly like “what’s the word” or “what’s on your mind.” It’s another super casual greeting that you use when you walk up to a group of friends. It’s open-ended, so the person can answer with literally anything—from “nothing much” to “I just failed my math test.” It flows really nicely in conversation and makes you sound really laid-back because you’re not demanding a specific answer, you’re just opening the door for them to talk.