What does up up mean in Jamaican?
It’s a slang word used to say something is awesome or astounding. It can also be doubled or even tripled as “Up Up Up” to stress or lay more emphasis on the awesomeness of the idea or thing in question. Patois: Up Up… mi neva did know seh a suh nice him coulda dweet!
How do you say what’s up girl in Jamaican?
Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what’s up.
How do you reply to Wagwan?
It is used throughout the Jamaican diaspora, including in hip-hop culture and by reggae music fans. The standard response is nagwan / nuttin nah gwaan (“nothing is going on”). A usual response to wagwan can be nagwan, or “nothing’s going on,” (i.e., not much).
What is Piff Ting?
Piff Ting. Someone who is considered an attractive person.
What does Boomboclaat mean?
According to Know Your Meme, Bomboclaat can also be spelled Bumbaclaat, Bumbclaat or Bumbaclot. It is an expletive Jamaican Patwah slang word for a menstrual pad or toilet paper. The phrase is used as an insult or an interjection expressing disgust or anger.
What does rude girl mean in Jamaica?
Derived from the term “rude boy”, this expression is normally used to refer to a rebellious or free spirited young woman. Patois: Big up to all a di rude gyal dem inna di building. English: Props to all of the rude girls in the building.
What does Rassclaat mean in Jamaican?
Definitions of “Rassclaat” (Vulgar) Toilet paper! This is the actual meaning, but it is often used as an adjective when expressing disatisfication. one would be comparing something to toilet paper, waste… Patois: Shut yuh raasclaat mouth.
Is Bloodclaat a swear word?
Definitions of “Bloodclaat” (Vulgar) Bloodclaat is used as an adjective when cussing. The direct translation is Blood Cloth, meaning sanitary towel!
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.
What do Jamaicans call Babylon?
Definitions of “Babylon” (Slang) Rastafarian word for the police or the corrupt government system. May also be used to describe any person or organization that oppresses the innocent.
What is a Rasta woman?
A Rastafarian woman is a Queen and must keep different standards than the women in “Babylonial” society or Western culture. Some of the standards include, no make up, no dressing in short skirts and they cannot use chemicals in their hair.