Inna di morrows

Meaning

A casual way of saying goodbye that means roughly 'see you tomorrow' or 'catch you later', but used loosely for any near-future parting rather than literally the next day. It carries a relaxed, no-worries tone rather than a firm appointment.

Examples

• “Aright mi bredda, inna di morrows.”

  Alright my brother, see you tomorrow.

  Common sign-off between friends leaving each other; not a binding promise to meet the next day.

• “Mi haffi run now, but inna di morrows still.”

  I have to go now, but I'll catch you later anyway.

  'still' here softens and confirms the statement, a common Patois discourse particle.

• “Wi nah finish tonight, so inna di morrows wi link.”

  We won't finish tonight, so we'll link up tomorrow.

  Shows 'inna di morrows' paired with 'link', a slang verb for meeting up.

Origin

From English 'in the morrows', with 'morrow' being an archaic/dialectal English word for the next day, preserved in Patois. 'Inna' derives from 'in a' / 'in the'.

How it's used

Informal and friendly; used among peers, family, and friends. Would sound odd in formal or business farewells. Abroad it is sometimes taken too literally as a fixed plan to meet tomorrow, when it usually just means 'later on'.

Related words

• Soon come
• Mi gone
• Link up