Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dey
Pronoun
/deɪ/
Definition
A term used in certain dialects, particularly within African American Vernacular English (AAVE), often used to refer to ‘they’ or to indicate a group.
Examples
- Dey always have a good time at the party.
- I heard dey are coming over later.
- When dey finish, we can start the game.
Meaning
In informal contexts, ‘dey’ serves as a pronoun representing a group of people or things.
Synonyms
- they
- those
- them
