12. Fish. Another seemingly innocent, but sexually charged word in Jamaican Patois, is fish. But unlike buddy, there is nothing “good” associated with fish, as the word means gay or homosexual.
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What does the slang word fish mean?
Fish, appearing especially in the phrase fresh fish, is prison slang for new, first-time inmates, usually considered naive and vulnerable. Fish, often appearing in the form of fishy or the phrase serving fish, is also slang in drag culture for a very feminine drag queen.
Why do Jamaicans say Cho?
10. Cho! – An expression of frustration often used by parents contemplating the consequences of the beat down they’re about to impart.
What do Jamaicans always say?
The Jamaican saying “irie” is often used to mean “everything is alright and fine.” Note that Jamaica has numerous variations when it comes to greeting someone. When someone asks “How are you feeling?” or “How yuh stay?” an appropriate response would be, “Mi irie.”
What does it mean when a girl calls you a fish?
It has many meanings,for example a good looking young girl or a newbie at school or someone who is a virgin or also someone who drinks too much-we would say, he drinks like a fish. Hope this helps =)
What is a fish Jamaican slang?
Fish. Another seemingly innocent, but sexually charged word in Jamaican Patois, is fish. But unlike buddy, there is nothing “good” associated with fish, as the word means gay or homosexual.
Why are fish called fish?
The term “fish” most precisely describes any non-tetrapod craniate (i.e. an animal with a skull and in most cases a backbone) that has gills throughout life and whose limbs, if any, are in the shape of fins.
What does Kiss Me Neck mean?
An expression of shock or surprise, sometimes used humorously or sarcastically.
What does it mean when a Jamaican says blouse and skirt?
blouse an skirt (Interjection)
Meaning/Description: an exclamation similar to “Wow”
What can you not say to a Jamaican?
Here are some of the things you never want to hear a Jamaican say about you.
- Mi Spirit Nuh Tek To Dem. Mi Spirit Nuh Tek To Dem.
- Yuh a crassis. In Jamaican parlance, crassis means that you are bad luck and they want nothing to do with you.
- Yuh too bad mind.
- Yuh ave no brothupsy.
- Yuh a get bun.
How do you say my love in Jamaican?
Note: there is no standard way of spelling Jamaican, and there are different ways of writing many words.
Useful phrases in Jamaican.
| Phrase | Jimiekn / Patwah (Jamaican) |
|---|---|
| I love you | Mi luv yuh |
| Get well soon | |
| Go away! | Gweh! |
| Leave me alone! | Galang! |
How do you say wassup in Jamaican?
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. These include; wah deh gwaan, whatta gwaan or waguan (pronounced wa-goo-ahn).
What is a famous Jamaican saying?
All the Proverbs. Finger neber say “look here,” him say “look yonder.” If you get your han’ in a debil mout’ tek it out. Peacock hide him foot when him hear ’bout him tail. No wait till drum beat before you grine you axe.
What does it mean if someone calls you Peaches?
According to the following source (click here), the word peach refers to. someone or something which is excellent or very pleasing.
What does a fish mean spiritually?
Fish represents the unconscious of higher-self, feelings, and motives. It is also a metaphor for deeper awareness and the intelligence and thought process. Since water brings life, all the creatures living beneath its surface will symbolize fertility, birth, and rebirth.
What does melt mean slang?
MELT. Definition: Idiot. Type: Slang Word (Jargon)
How do you say OMG in Jamaican?
Baxide! – Oh my god!
What does lick mean in Jamaican?
lick (Verb)
Meaning/Description: hit.
What does Ting mean in Jamaican?
thing
The term ‘ting’ functions as a brand name and also a Jamaica patois word meaning ‘thing’. Thus the phrase “u know di ting” would translate to “you know how things are/you know the situation”.
Can a fish fart?
Most fish do use air to inflate and deflate their bladder to maintain buoyancy which is expelled either through their mouth or gills which can be mistaken for a fart.Point being – No farts.
Do fish cry underwater?
This is similar to how fish’s eyes are constantly saturated in a watery medium. None of these creatures are truly able to cry.But as a general rule, underwater creatures do not cry. As their eyes are already perpetually wet, tears are simply unnecessary, both for fish and underwater mammals.
