Da Man

What does the idiom “Da Man” mean?

Definition:

An accomplished or skillful person. Generally used in the compliment “You da man!”

For example:

“”I made 20 straight foul shots. Who da man?” —”You da man!””

Notes:

This is of African American origin and is very colloquial. The idiom “The Man” (a powerful individual, a ruler) is somewhat different.

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