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“Mi love yuh like cook food.”
I love you like cooked food.
What does “Mi love yuh like cook food” mean?
My love for you is deep, comforting and essential — like a good home-cooked meal.
English translation
I love you like cooked food.
Understanding the expression
Food is love in Jamaica, so comparing someone to cook food is high praise. Variant: "Mi love yuh like Sunday dinner."
When to use it: an illustrative example
Happy anniversary, darling — mi love yuh like cook food.
Good for
Love, Valentine's Day
Topics
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Attribution and review
Jamaican expression