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Home » Caribbean » What does Big ups mean in Jamaican?

What does Big ups mean in Jamaican?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

big up (Interjection) Meaning/Description: a phrase which is used as accomplishment or praise to someone, hello or my regards.

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What does Big up slang mean?

Definition of big up (Entry 2 of 2) US slang. : an expression of thanks or praise The love has indeed come in the States, via sheer word of mouth, big ups from artists … and heavy airplay …—

What does it mean when a Jamaican says up?

‘Wah Gwaan’
This is probably the most well known Jamaican greeting and was even used by US President Barack Obama during his inaugural visit to Jamaica. Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what’s up.

What does boops mean in Jamaican?

boops (Noun)
Meaning/Description: this is the term used to describe a man who financially supports a woman but gets nothing in return, a sugardaddy.

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”.

What does Bigging yourself up mean?

(slang, idiomatic) Present participle for to exaggerate the importance of. exaggerating. overstating.

Where did Big ups come from?

It’s an expression of respect or recognition, an acknowledgement of the value of another person or group. It’s one of many expressions that have come into English from the Caribbean, often from Jamaica, and it was the influence of Jamaican music and culture which made the word popular in the UK.

What does Yute Dem mean?

Yout originates in Jamaican Creole, where youth is pronounced like yoot and refers to young people. Yute dem, for instance, means “children” or “youth” more generally.Elsewhere in the Jamaican communities of Toronto (and among those who’ve co-opted their slang), waste yute is slang for a “worthless person.”

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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).

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!

What Boof means?

boof (third-person singular simple present boofs, present participle boofing, simple past and past participle boofed) (transitive, slang) To have anal sex with someone, usually as the penetrative partner (possibly with negative connotations).

What is BUPS?

Definition. BUPS. British Undergraduate Philosophy Society. BUPS. Bilkent University Preparatory School (Ankara, Turkey)

How do you Boop someone?

Said when a person gently pokes someone, especially on the nose, as an affectionate gesture. ‘he reached up, poking her nose, and said, “Boop!”’

Do Jamaicans really say ya 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!”

How do you respond to wah gwan?

A usual response to wagwan can be nagwan, or “nothing’s going on,” (i.e., not much). No matter how you say it, small talk is universal, it seems. Wagwan can also be used grammatically within a statement rather than just a stand-alone greeting (e.g. I never know wagwan on The Bachelorette).

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How do you say baby in Jamaican?

Bae – this is the modern version of Baby or babes that has been going the rounds lately. 12.

What does Nuff Respect mean?

A term reflecting a positive commendation for a person, action or item worthy of supreme accolade.

What does Big up mean in patois?

big up (Interjection)
Meaning/Description: a phrase which is used as accomplishment or praise to someone, hello or my regards.

What does man dem mean?

Mandem is a collective noun for a bunch of boys or men, particularly your own group of mates.

What is it called when you Big someone up?

(slang, idiomatic) To publicly praise, acknowledge or pay homage to. praise. commend. acclaim. compliment.

Is Dutty a bad word?

‘Dutty’ is dirty, which you’ll hear in a lot of music. ‘Cuss’ is to ‘curse’, which means to say a profanity (but we won’t get into the actual cuss words here).“Yute” originates from the word “youth” and can be used when talking about peers or someone younger then you.

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