Deh wid

phrase deh-WID

To be romantically involved with someone — going with, seeing, or dating them. From 'deh' (to be / to be there) plus 'wid' (with): to 'deh wid' somebody is to be in a relationship, short of or on the way to living together. Milder and more everyday than announcing an engagement; it is how people describe who is courting whom.

  • Dem deh wid each adda from schooldays.

    They've been together since their school days.

  • A who yuh deh wid now?

    Who are you seeing now?

  • Shi nah deh wid nobody right now.

    She isn't with anyone right now.

'deh' (be/there) + 'wid' (with). See [[courting]], [[shack-up]].

To be dating/going with someone. A step short of [[shack-up]] (living together).