Hi non-Jamaicans: The term ‘bumboclaat‘ or ‘bomboclaat’ does not mean what you think it does. It is not a greeting, a question, or a means of asking ones opinion. It is an expletive, one used to express shock, anger, excitement, or befuddlement.
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Is Bomboclaat African?
Bomboclaat is a Jamaican word used to express shock or surprise, quite unlike O jewa ke eng? which translates into “what is eating you up?” or “what is troubling you?” and Sco pa tu mana that is meaningless. According to Urban Dictionary, it’s a “Jamaican curse that has no real meaning, it’s just a curse.
Is blood clot a bad word?
Curse Words. “Bloodclot” is like the original sin in Jamaican bad language. It came first and a whole dictionary of derivative curse words came after it. The true meaning of the word Bloodclot, when used in Jamaica, came from blood cloth, but when Jamaicans say cloth it comes out as clot.
What does Rass mean in Jamaican?
Interjection. An expression of shock, surprise, frustration, or annoyance.
What does Bloodclot mean in Jamaica?
Blood Claat is what a Menstrual Pad was called in the old days. You are calling someone a tampon essentially, but it is very very very derogatory in Jamaica. It is the. equivalent of saying the “F” word in English countries.
How is Bomboclaat pronounce?
According to YouTube channel The Island Words, bomboclaat is pronounced bom-bo-clah-t.
Why do Jamaicans say mon?
“Mon” is a Jamaican word that’s particularly important to the locals and is often used when talking to anyone, whether it’s a child or adult. The English translation for the Jamaican saying “ya mon” is “no problem” or “okay.” When someone offers you a rum runner, for example, it’s what you might want to say: “Ya mon!”
What is blood clot patois?
Blood Claat is what a Menstrual Pad was called in the old days. You are calling someone a tampon essentially, but it is very very very derogatory in Jamaica. It is the. equivalent of saying the “F” word in English countries.
Why do Jamaicans say hush?
Other English speakers may hear this word and wonder why they’re being told to shut up but for Jamaicans, “hush” is an expression of empathy and/or sympathy. The word is useful in many different situations such as comforting someone who is sick or grieving, or empathizing with someone facing a problem at work.
What does Rassclaat mean?
noun. vulgar slang Caribbean. A despicable or contemptible person; frequently as a term of abuse.
What does Rasclart mean in Jamaica?
Interjection. raasclaat. (Jamaican, vulgar) Used to express anger, annoyance or surprise.
What does TA Rarse mean?
sentence substitute. informal, mainly Northern England. goodbye; farewell.
What does Bumba Claat mean?
However, according to the site Jamaican Patwah, Bumboclaat refers to menstrual pads or toilet paper as bumbo (meaning bottom) and claat (the Jamaican pronunciation of cloth) literally translates to bottom cloth.
What is the Jamaican language called?
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 mi deh yah mean in Jamaican?
“Mi deh yah „ English Translation: I am here. Definition Slang expression usually used in response to a greeting expression like “How are you doing” or “What’s going on”.
How do Jamaicans say Caribbean?
Caribbean
In America, Caribbean is pronounced with an emphasis on the be, but in Jamaica, we place the emphasis on the rib. Thus, we say Caribbean, whereas Americans say Caribbean.
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.
What does clot mean in slang?
British, Slang. a stupid or silly person; fool.
What does cheddar mean in Jamaica?
Cheddar – is just another expression for “money”, example “affi mek di cheddar” meaning “I have to make the money”
What does wood mean in Jamaica?
wood (Noun)
Meaning/Description: male genitals, male.
What does Haunted mean Jamaican slang?
1. Adjective. Bored and restless. On the hunt for something productive or entertaining to do.
