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What does Buddy mean in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Buddy, in Jamaican Patois, and our culture in general, refers to male genitalia.

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What does lick mean in Jamaican?

lick (Verb)
Meaning/Description: hit.

What does mon in Jamaica mean?

“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 slang do Jamaicans speak?

Jamaican Patois (/ˈpætwɑː/), (known locally as Patois, Patwa, and Patwah and called Jamaican Creole by linguists) is an English-based creole language with West African influences, spoken primarily in Jamaica and among the Jamaican diaspora.

What do Jamaicans call their child?

Pickney. Pickney is commonly used to refer to a child, in the same way Americans use the word “kid”.

What does licks mean in the Caribbean?

0. Noun. A beating. assin, buss ass, clap, cut ass, cut skin, cut tail.

What does licks mean in Trinidad?

Licks – Corporal punishment, may also be used figuratively when someone or a team is beaten badly eg in sport (eg.

What does Yaman mean in Jamaica?

ya man (Interjection)
Meaning/Description: yes man, a term used to describe something being just fine or ok. May sound like “Ya Mon”. Be warned that this term may be seen as a negative sterotype by many Jamaicans.

What does fish mean in Jamaica?

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 Yeoman mean in Jamaica?

yeoman. / (ˈjəʊmən) / noun plural –men. history. a member of a class of small freeholders of common birth who cultivated their own land.

How do you say friend in Jamaican?

Below is a list of 18 Jamaican Patois phrases translated to English.

  1. I Will Be Right Back – Mi Soon Come.
  2. To Eat – Nyam.
  3. Jamaica – Jamrock, Jamdown, Yard.
  4. Jamaican – Yardie, Yard man.
  5. Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female)
  6. Well Done – Big up, Respect.
  7. Excellent – Sell off, Tun up, Wicked.
  8. What’s up?

What does Rassclaat mean?

noun. vulgar slang Caribbean. A despicable or contemptible person; frequently as a term of abuse.

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 crosses mean in Jamaica?

crosses (Noun)
Meaning/Description: problems, causing trials.

How do you say love in Jamaican?

A collection of useful phrases in Jamaican, an English-based creole with influences from languages of West and Central Africa spoken mainly in Jamaica.
Useful phrases in Jamaican.

Phrase Jimiekn / Patwah (Jamaican)
Do you come here often?
I miss you Mi miss yuh
I love you Mi luv yuh
Get well soon

How do you say sweetheart in Jamaican?

puttus: sweetheart, honey bunch. An affectionate term.

What does Buzz mean in Jamaican?

Designed and sold by Angees. Dis Have A Buss it’s a expression use to say that the vibes is good or something brings good feelings.

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What does fete mean in Trinidad?

In Trinidad and Tobago and other English-speaking Caribbean territories, fêtes are huge parties held during the Carnival season. Harvard University’s Eliot House uses the term to refer to its spring formal.

What does doo doo Darling mean?

Sweetheart, darling, honey. Often used together with darling as in Doo-doo darlin’.

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 a Jagabat?

Noun. jagabat (plural jagabats) (Trinidad and Tobago) A sexually promiscuous woman.

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About Shelia Campbell

Sheila Campbell has been traveling the world for as long as she can remember. Her parents were avid travelers, and they passed their love of exploration onto their daughter. Sheila has visited every continent on Earth, and she's always looking for new and interesting places to explore.

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