Trouble Deh Deh This is a situation that you should possibly stay clear of as there is an impending danger or you may get hurt. If a Jamaican tells you that “trouble deh deh” it makes good sense, that “you nuh deh deh”. A popular scenario is when a Jamaican man is flirting with a woman who is already taken.
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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.
What are some Jamaican slang words?
‘Weh Yuh Ah Seh‘
The literal translation of this Jamaican saying is, “What are you saying?”. The English translation of the phrase is “How are you doing?” At times the phrase can be shortened to “weh yaw seh.” Picture: Heart shaped Over-The-Water Bungalows at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
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 when a Jamaican says respect?
Jamaicans use respect often among their selves which tells you how important it is. In some ways it’s a bit like namaste which means “I honor the soul within you.” Life can be hard in Jamaica. Simply expressing your respect for those you meet can go a long way. –
Why do Jamaicans say blood clot?
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. A blood cloth is a feminine hygiene product. So in essence, when the word is used in anger towards someone, you’re basically calling them a tampon.From bloodclot came rassclot.
Why are Jamaicans always late?
Jamaicans are usually late because they are still working/living within the structure of an African worldview. This was viable when cultures were self-contained and physically separated but not in a global village.
What does licky licky mean in Jamaican?
You too Licky Licky. You Never Want a Jamaican to call you “Licky Licky” This is similar to beggy beggy but is usually in reference to someone who shows greedy tendencies and will quickly compromise their morals for material gain.
Why do Jamaicans say fish?
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.
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 does Duppy know who fi frighten mean?
The Jamaican proverb, ‘Duppy know who fi frighten, an’ who fi tell good night’, is generally understood to mean that bullies can distinguish between those they can intimidate and those who are better left alone.
What does Rassclaat mean?
noun. vulgar slang Caribbean. A despicable or contemptible person; frequently as a term of abuse.
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.
Why do Jamaicans say up top?
Uptop – Highest Level
This Jamaican term is used as a greeting, to acknowledge someone of great honour or to identify a great achievement.
What is a rude boy in Jamaican?
in Jamaica) a member of a group of lower- or working-class teenagers in the 1960s, noted for listening to ska music and for juvenile delinquency: they inspired the later rude-boy fashion in Britain. Also called: rudie, rudy, rudi.
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.
How do Jamaicans say child?
Pickney is commonly used to refer to a child, in the same way Americans use the word “kid”.
Why do Jamaicans say Babylon?
Babylon is a word that jamaicans use to compare their experience of being brought to the americas to the jews being brought to babylon during the babylonian captivity. Babylon refers to the place of captivity as well as the power structure that keeps them there.
Why can Jamaicans run so fast?
The most scientific explanation thus far is the identification of a “speed gene” in Jamaican sprinters, which is also found in athletes from West Africa (where many Jamaicans’ ancestors came from), and makes certain leg muscles twitch faster.
What is considered disrespectful in Jamaica?
Taboo subjects Though Jamaicans can be very direct in conversation, there are some subjects that are deeply frowned upon, that most will not discuss. These include homosexuality, oral sex, STDs, abortion and rape.
Is saying Mon offensive?
Yeah mon and no problem are ‘no problem’ with limited use. It is the idiot tourists who attempt to speak and/or write in patois (which you refer to as ‘Jamaican’) that was mentioned in a previous post. Everyting irie mon! Most Jamaicans mi hear seh Ya Mon down der.
