Meaning
Healthy, robust, and in good vigour — strong and well in body. 'Mi deh yah hearty' means 'I'm here in good health' and is a common cheerful answer to 'how yuh do?'. A 'hearty' baby is plump and thriving; a 'hearty' old person is still strong and active. It is about physical wellness and vitality, not just heartiness of manner.
Examples
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How yuh do? — Mi deh yah hearty, give thanks.
How are you? — I'm here in good health, give thanks.
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Di baby fat an hearty.
The baby is plump and healthy.
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Granny still hearty at ninety.
Grandma is still strong and well at ninety.
Origin
From 'hearty' (hale, robust); healthy and vigorous. See [[irie]], [[strong-back]].
How it’s used
Healthy and robust; 'deh yah hearty' = well in health. See [[irie]], [[wi-deh-yah]].