What is "irie"

Irie (I-rie \I ' -ree) is the word in Jamaican Patois that means, "alright". The term can be used to mean 1: powerful and pleasing; 2: excellent, highest; n 3: the state of feeling great. It is commonly used by members of the Rastafari movement (see Iyaric).

Irie may also refer to:

• Irie Maffia, Hungarian band formed in 2005
• Irie Time, American reggae band formed in the early 1990s
• Muroran Irie Stadium, athletic stadium in Japan

IRIE is an acronym for I Respect I Eternally.

Irie is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Jamie Irie, British reggae singer
• Sweetie Irie, British reggae DJ (b.1971)
• Tippa Irie, British reggae singer
• Welton Irie, Jamaican reggae DJ (b.1961)
• Jim Irie, French DJ with calvitie (b.?)