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You good?
you GOOD
Local meaning
A flexible check-in that can ask whether someone is okay, finished, supplied, or ready to end an interaction.
You good? changes meaning with situation and tone. It may show concern after a problem, ask whether someone needs anything else, confirm that a task is complete, or signal that a brief exchange is over.
Example in context
- “You need another bag, or you good?”
How it is used
Common in New York and widespread informal English; intonation carries much of the meaning.
concerned, practical, neutral, sometimes challenging
shops, friends, street interaction, work, conflict
Common in New York and widespread informal English; intonation carries much of the meaning.
With a sharp tone, you good? can sound like a challenge rather than a caring check-in.
Spelling and scope
Common in New York and widespread informal English; intonation carries much of the meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
Does you good mean are you okay?
Often, but it can also mean are you finished, do you have what you need, or are we settled.
Can you good sound aggressive?
Yes. A clipped delivery during tension can function as a challenge, while a softer tone usually signals concern or practical checking.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- 100+ Best New York Slang Words & NYC Slang that Locals UseGirl With The Passport
A New York-focused community overview used as supporting evidence for contemporary conversational forms such as good looks, my fault, you good, OD, and we out; claims are cross-checked against broader language sources.
- Geographic Variation in Slang SemanticsarXiv
Research showing that slang meanings and associations vary by geography and community.
- The Life Cycle of Internet SlangarXiv
Research on how slang spreads, changes, and becomes less locally exclusive online.