From kindgreenbuds.com: “Collie” was the standard slang-word for cannabis in Kingston, Jamaica, during Bob Marley’s youth” Urban Dictionary: collie. MARIJUANA… term used by rastafarians and jamaicans.
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What does Collie mean slang?
Collie, a slang term for cannabis (drug)
What does fresh mean in Jamaican slang?
fresh (Verb)
Meaning/Description: bath, shower; used to describe some who is rude or unruly.
What does Maga mean in Jamaica?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mauger, the Jamaican Patois word for ‘meagre’, is a term used in rural Jamaica for a thin woman. In Jamaica, plumpness is considered to be important or vital to good health.
What does Collie mean in English?
: any of a breed of large dogs developed in Scotland that occur in rough-coated and smooth-coated varieties and have erect ears and a long muzzle.
What is the origin of the word Collie?
The exact origin of the name collie is uncertain; it may derive from the Scots word for ‘coal’.The collie name usually refers to dogs of Scottish origin which have spread into many other parts of the world, often being called sheepdog or shepherd dog elsewhere.
What does Jah know star mean?
“Jah Knoa (know) Star” is used when 1 is stressed out/cant bother. “YU DUN KNOA” is said in conclusion when it is assumed that the other person is aware of what you are talking about.
What do Jamaicans say a lot?
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 skin out mean in Jamaica?
skin out (Verb)
Meaning/Description: unlady-like behaviour, a type of vulgar sexual behaviour.
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 is I love you in Jamaican?
Do you come here often? I miss you. Mi miss yuh. I love you. Mi luv yuh.
What does rude mean in Jamaican?
Today, it simply means that you’re a dedicated member of the ska scene. If you have a good ska collection, if you dress up in a way that indicates that you like ska, if your style and taste makes it obvious to others that you’re in with the ska, you are therefore ‘rude’ by the definition of ska crowd.
What does Collie mean in Gaelic?
One source maintains that “Collie” is a Gaelic word meaning ‘useful,’ while another relates the word to the German, ‘Kuli,’ pronounced the same way as the English ‘coollie’ which means ‘worker’ (and there is indeed a breed called ‘Alt Deutscher Kuli’ which works with sheep).
What does it mean to call someone a gremlin?
In early use: †a lowly or despised person; a menial, a dogsbody, a wretch (obsolete). Later: a mischievous sprite imagined as the cause of mishaps to aircraft. More generally: such a creature imagined as the cause of any trouble or mischance. Hence also: an unexplained problem or fault.
What’s the meaning of Vale?
valley
A vale is a valley. [literary]a small vale, sheltering under mist-shrouded hills. Synonyms: valley, dale, glen, hollow More Synonyms of vale.
Does Collie mean black?
one of a breed of dogs having a usually long, black, tan, and white or sable and white coat, raised originally in Scotland for herding sheep.
Are collies mean dogs?
Not aggressive
Even though collies are protective and good watchdogs, they are not aggressive. While any dog of any size, temperament or breed can become aggressive if trained or provoked, collies age generally not an aggressive breed. Their mellow and regal nature makes them a great family dog and loyal pet.
Why are they called rough collies?
The name has been spelled many different ways: Coll, Colley, Coally and Coaly. Generally, the most accepted origin of the word is “Coll” – the Anglo-Saxon word for “black”. In the 18th century, the Rough Collie’s natural home was in the highlands of Scotland, where he had been used for centuries as a sheepdog.
What does banana boat mean in Jamaica?
A traditional work song, “The Banana Boat Song” most likely originated around the turn of the twentieth century when banana trade in Jamaica increased. It was sung by workers who loaded shipping vessels with bananas down at the docks. The dockworkers typically worked at night to avoid the harsh heat of the day.
What does BAP mean in Jamaican?
Bap Bap is a phase use when something or someone is appealing to you. Sentence: The girl did a fantastic flip during the gymnastics competition. The crowd would respond to the girl fantastic flip by saying Bap! Bap!
How do Jamaicans say hello?
Hail up – Hi or Hello
Mostly used by Jamaican men especially those practicing the Rastafarian faith.
