A friend, home , bro, side or die friend.
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What does it mean to Pree someone?
‘ This is because in Jamaica, to pree is to take a long, deliberate look or a careful, focused listen. When someone says pree, it is not a request; it is a gentle command that the listener take notice of something or someone new, important, significant. Listen to a song: ‘pree dis.
How do you say pretty in Jamaican?
Criss: Jamaican expression meaning “Pretty;” “fine;” or “okay.”
What does Pree mean in Patwa?
The origin of the word “YPREE” (pronounced Why-Pree) comes from Patois (Patwa or Patwah), or what linguists refer to as Jamaican Creole. The word “PREE” means to watch or study something or someone’s every move.
How do Jamaicans say hello?
Hail up – Hi or Hello
Mostly used by Jamaican men especially those practicing the Rastafarian faith.
What does my Chargie mean?
chargie. A friend, home , bro, side or die friend. For instance, a person says ‘what’s up chargie’ it could mean ‘what’s up brother or what’s up friend.
What is Pree short for?
History and Etymology for pree
short from preve, to test, prove, from Middle English proeven, preven from Old French preuv-, present stem of prover to test, prove.
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 swear in Jamaica?
Top 12 Jamaican Christian Bad Words (Swears Words)
- Baxcovah – “It tun ovah to Baxcova” “A whey de Baxcova yuh a do”
- Back-foot – “Back-foot, Im lick di cyar to!!!” “Mi back-foot, a whey im seh im a do”
- Blouse and Skirt – “Mi see ah Blouse and Skirt crash dun a di road” “Blouse an skirt de food almost bun up mi tongue”
How do you say love you 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 miss you | Mi miss yuh |
| I love you | Mi luv yuh |
| Get well soon | |
| Go away! | Gweh! |
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’
Is Pree a Scrabble word?
Yes, pree is in the scrabble dictionary.
What does patois mean in French?
The term patois comes from Old French patois, ‘local or regional dialect‘ (originally meaning ‘rough, clumsy or uncultivated speech’), possibly from the verb patoier, ‘to treat roughly’, from pate, ‘paw’ or pas toit meaning ‘not roof’ (homeless), from Old Low Franconian *patta, ‘paw, sole of the foot’ -ois.
What does SML mean in Jamaican texting?
SML is an online and texting acronym that means various things. It can mean screw my life, so much love, or sometimes so much laughter. Related words: SOML.
What can you not eat in Jamaica?
10 foods eaten regularly in Jamaica that can cause you serious…
- #9- Apple/ Cherry.
- #8- Milk/Cheese/Dairy.
- #7- Toast Bread.
- #6- Coffee.
- #5- Cassava.
- #4- Potato.
- #3- Ackee.
- #2- Fish.
What is goodbye in Jamaican?
‘Lickkle more‘ Meaning see ‘you later’ or ‘goodbye’.
What does Genna mean?
ge(n)-na. Origin:British. Popularity:21549. Meaning:white wave.
What does skin out mean in Jamaica?
skin out (Verb)
Meaning/Description: unlady-like behaviour, a type of vulgar sexual behaviour.
What does dargie mean?
noun A local English name of the coal-fish.
What does Y Pree mean in Jamaica?
Y Pree: Another greeting that means what’s up? Small Up Yuh Self: This term is used when someone is trying to pass by you and you’re blocking the way.
What does the acronym trees mean?
TREES
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| TREES | Tropical Ecosystem Environment Observations by Satellite |
| TREES | Tropical Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability (University of the Philippines Los Baños; Laguna, Philippines) |
| TREES | Thailand Rating Energy and Environment System (Thai Green Building Institute) |
