Baxide! – Oh my god!
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What are some Jamaican slang words?
These are the top Jamaican sayings and phrases to use when you visit Jamaica:
- ‘Weh Yuh Ah Seh’ The literal translation of this Jamaican saying is, “What are you saying?”.
- ‘Boonoonoonoos’
- ‘Small Up Yuhself’
- ‘Wah Gwaan’
- ‘Irie’
- ‘Mi Deh Yah, Yuh Know’
- ‘Weh Yuh Deh Pon’
- ‘Ya Mon’
What does Buddy mean in Jamaica?
Buddy, in Jamaican Patois, and our culture in general, refers to male genitalia.
What does Cho mean in patois?
cho (Phrase)
Meaning/Description: a term used to express disgust or regret.
What does Jah Jah mean in Jamaican?
The term “Jah” is a shortened version of “Jehovah”, the name of God in English translations of the Old Testament.This belief is reflected in the aphorism, often cited by Rastas, that “God is man and man is God”, and Rastas speak of “knowing” Jah, rather than simply “believing” in him.
How do you say daddy in Jamaican?
View a printable version of this page. Patois is a unique Jamaican Creole dialect. Jamaican Patois resembles the english language in many ways, but has a slightly different grammar and some different vocabulary.
| A | |
|---|---|
| DADA | Father |
| DAN | Than |
| DEH | There |
| DI | The |
What does SML mean in Jamaican texting?
SML is an online and texting acronym that means various things. It can mean screw my life, so much love, or sometimes so much laughter. Related words: SOML.
What does PON mean Jamaican?
pon (Conjunction)
Meaning/Description: on.
What does lick me mean in Jamaica?
lick (Verb)
Meaning/Description: hit.
What does Braff mean in Jamaica?
Braff – To be Boastful
Created and popularized by Dancehall artiste Teejay, when a Jamaican is “braff-ing” they are being boastful.
What does ras clot mean?
(Jamaican, vulgar) Used to express anger, annoyance or surprise.
What does Wah Gwaan mean?
“Wah gwaan „ English Translation: What’s going on or what’s up. Definition Pronounced as “waa gwaan”, the literal translation is “what’s going on” but when used as a greeting, it can also mean “What’s up”. Different variation of “Wah gwaan” may be used but they all have the same meaning.
What does Pan mean in Jamaican?
Cuchiment – Taken from the French, accoutrement in the Jamaican context not only covers equipment, clothing and accessories, but includes ‘bag and pan’ which are personal belongings that may not necessarily be of value to anyone but the owner.
What does Babylon mean in Jamaican?
Babylon Used to indicate a strong and powerful, yet corrupted and immoral place.Babylon is a word that jamaicans use to compare their experience of being brought to the americas to the jews being brought to babylon during the babylonian captivity.
Why do Jamaicans say respect?
What does it mean when Jamaicans say “Respect”?Jamaicans use respect often among their selves which tells you how important it is. In some ways it’s a bit like namaste which means “I honor the soul within you.”
What does Kaya mean in Jamaica?
dope
“Kaya” is Jamaican street-slang for “dope” and an airy mood of gently-stoned benevolence radiated from the album’s grooves, a vibe underlined by the picture of a ganja plant that graced the back-cover artwork.
What language do Jamaicans speak?
EnglishAlthough English is the official language of Jamaica, the majority of the population speak Jamaican Patois. This is a creole language (See the lesson on creole on this web site) made up of an English superstrate and African substrate.
What does patois mean in French?
The term patois comes from Old French patois, ‘local or regional dialect‘ (originally meaning ‘rough, clumsy or uncultivated speech’), possibly from the verb patoier, ‘to treat roughly’, from pate, ‘paw’ or pas toit meaning ‘not roof’ (homeless), from Old Low Franconian *patta, ‘paw, sole of the foot’ -ois.
Whats does Sys mean?
SYS means “See You Soon.” The abbreviation SYS is used at the end of a conversation with the meaning “See You Soon” and indicates that the sender expects to meet or connect with the recipient in the near future.Other abbreviations with similar meanings include: CUIAB (See You In A Bit).
What does IYSS mean in texting?
Summary of Key Points
| IYSS | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | If You Say So |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
What does MHI mean in text?
Slang / Jargon (0) Acronym. Definition. MHI. Mental Health Initiative.
