Tall Tales: Slangs: Jada

Neva: Literally, this means “never,” but in slang, it’s used as a loud exclamation of total disbelief. If someone tells you that two people you know just started dating, and it completely shocks you, you’d yell “Neva!” It’s the exact equivalent of us saying “No way!” or “Shut up!” It’s a very dramatic reaction that shows you are genuinely surprised by the news you just heard. It makes the conversation way more exciting because it shows you’re actually invested in the tea.