Meaning
To be romantically interested in someone, or to pursue them — 'mi a check fi yuh' means 'I fancy you / I'm interested in you'. More broadly 'check' also means to visit, look in on, or reach someone ('mi a check yuh later' = I'll come by / catch up with you later), and to rate or reckon someone ('mi check fi dat' = I rate that).
Examples
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Mi a check fi yuh from long time.
I've fancied you for a long time.
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Mi ago check yuh a yuh yaad later.
I'll come by your place later.
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Him nuh check fi dem kinda tune.
He doesn't rate that kind of song.
Origin
From English 'check' (to look at, verify), extended in Patois to visiting, and to romantic or evaluative interest ('check fi').
How it’s used
'check fi' = fancy / be interested in, or rate; also to visit or catch up with someone. Context tells them apart. See [[link]], [[deh-wid]].