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!
What are some Jamaican slang words?
- ‘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 say hi in Jamaican?
Hail up
– Hi or Hello
Mostly used by Jamaican men especially those practicing the Rastafarian faith.
What does up top mean in Jamaican slang?
Uptop –
Highest Level
This Jamaican term is used as a greeting, to acknowledge someone of great honour or to identify a great achievement. Therefore, as you can imagine, this word can be used in several contexts.
What does bless up mean in Jamaican slang?
“Bless Up” Definition: Bless up is used in Jamaica to mean,
have a nice day, have a good day or have a blessed day
. Example Sentences: Patois: Mi soon farwud, bless up.
How do Jamaicans say thank you?
| Phrase Jimiekn / Patwah (Jamaican) | Sorry Hush | Please A beg yuh |
Thank you Tanks Thenk yuh |
Reply to thank you |
|---|
What is Jamaica’s main religion?
Religion of Jamaica
Most Jamaicans are
Protestant
. The largest denominations are the Seventh-day Adventist and Pentecostal churches; a smaller but still significant number of religious adherents belong to various denominations using the name Church of God.
What is a rude boy in Jamaican?
(in Jamaica)
a lawless urban youth who likes ska or reggae music
. ‘Suits modeled on those of the Jamaican rude boys were often worn in the evening, but day or night, the skinhead look was hard, masculine, and working-class.
What is the Jamaican word for beautiful?
Criss
: Jamaican expression meaning “Pretty;” “fine;” or “okay.”
What does Rasclat mean?
noun.
vulgar slang Caribbean
.
A despicable or contemptible person
; frequently as a term of abuse.
What does Maje mean in Jamaican?
Noun. maje (Raguileo spelling)
paternal uncle
.
nephew
.
What does MEDZ mean in Jamaica?
Hol a Medz – this phrase is often used as a calming tactic and simply means that
the person should relax, or meditate on what was said or done
.
How do you say good morning in Jamaican?
The translation for, “Good morning” in the Jamaican Patois language is: ”
Gud mawnin
.
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.
How do Jamaicans say goodbye?
‘
Lickkle more
‘ Meaning see ‘you later’ or ‘goodbye’.
Why do Jamaicans say seen?
When Jamaicans say: ZEEN/SEEN –
it means ‘OK” or it affirms that what is being said is understood.
