What are some Jamaican slang words?
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’
How do you insult someone in Jamaica?
Insult Words/Phrases in Jamaican Patois
- Arm Green.
- Badmind.
- Bafan.
- Bafan.
- Bagga mouth.
- Batta-Ears Gyal.
- batty bwoy.
- Batty Gyal.
How do you say Girl in patois?
Spelling Variations : gal,
- Gyal. Girl. A child that is a female. Patois: Mi hate dat gyal, shes di dawta of ah witch.
- Gyal (Noun) girl. A female child. Patois: Di gyal nuh guh ah skool todeh.
- Gyal (Noun) girl. a young or relatively young woman. a female child.
- Gyal. Girl. Sex which means part of person.
- Gyal (Noun)
What is a Gyal?
GYAL means “Girl.” GYAL is a slang term of West Indian origin, which means “Girl.” It is often used to refer to a girlfriend.
How do u say hello in Jamaican?
Hail up – Hi or Hello Mostly used by Jamaican men especially those practicing the Rastafarian faith.
What do Jamaicans mean when they say hush?
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 it mean when Jamaicans say respect?
If you do the right thing like following through on a deal or tipping a cabbie appropriately, you may get a “respect” back.” 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.”
Why do Jamaicans say blood fire?
A mild curse word, normally used when one is shocked. (patois) Blood Fiah, di car jus lick di goat.
What does Woy Oy mean?
OY Meaning: “woe” (see woe). …
What does Woy mean in English?
Waiting on You
What does Woy mean in text?
WOY — Waiting on You.