Greetings and welcome to the vibrant world of Jamaican Patois! The use of curse words is fairly common in Jamaican culture and adds a unique flair to our language.
However, it's important to note that these words and phrases can be considered vulgar or offensive in certain situations.
While it's always best to use discretion when employing these expressions, learning them can help you understand the culture and the people better. From the versatile "bloodclaat" to the bold "bumboclaat", let's delve into the bold and brash world of Jamaican Patois.
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- “Bumboclaat„
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Definition
One of the most popular swear words in Jamaica. Bumbo means bottom, claat is the Jamaican pronunciation of cloth. "Bumboclaat" literally refers to either menstrual pads or toilet paper.
it is mostly used as an exclamation of shock, surprise, anger, frustration or for any other intense emotions.
Bumboclaat is actually a very vulgar swear word so you can get arrested for using it around police officers as well as dismissed from a class or formal business place. -
Example Sentences
(Patois) Yuh a bumboclaat ediat!
(English) You are a f*cking idiot!
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- “Suck yuh mada„
- English Translation: Suck your mother
- Definition A very offensive curse phrase used to disrespect someone while indirectly, also disrespecting their mother. This term is used to tell someone to perform oral sex on their mother. Directing this phrase at some Jamaicans is often taken personally and will probably result in a fight.
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Leff mi a bloodclaat lone and guh suck yuh mada
(English) Leave me the f*ck alone and go suck your mother
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- “Kiss mi raas„
- English Translation: Kiss my ass
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Mi nuh like yuh! Cum kiss mi raas
(English) I don't like you! Come kss my ass
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- “Batty hole„
- English Translation: Asshole
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Yuh know seh yuh a real battyhole?
(English) Do you know that you are a real asshole?
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- “Pussyhole„
- Definition Curse word use to refer to someone who is strongly disliked
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Pussyhole! Gi mi yuh money
(English) Motherf**ker! Give me your money
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- “Bloodclaat„
- English Translation: Blood Cloth
- Definition Bloodclaat is often used as an adjective when cussing. The direct translation is Blood Cloth, meaning sanitary towel! P**syclaat also translates to P**sy Cloth, same thing... Raasclaat and Bumboclaat and Battyclaat translate as Bum Cloth, as in toilet roll! Lets just say if someone calls you a bloodclaat they are implying that you are the recipricant of body waste! In simpler terms, you are filthy
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Yuh is a bloodclaat fool!
(English) You are a f*cking fool!
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- “Bumbohole„
- English Translation: Asshole
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Di bumbohole jus tief mi fone
(English) The asshole just stole my phone!
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- “Bumbo„
- Definition Curse word used to express emotions such as anger, surprise or grief. It is normally suffixed with other patois terms to enhance its meaning, e.g. bumboclaat, bumbohole, bumbocleet;
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Bumbo! Mi fone just drop inna di wata
(English) F*ck! My phone just fell into the water
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- “Blood Fyah„
- English Translation: Blood Fire
- Definition A mild curse word, normally used when one is shocked.
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Blood Fyah, di car jus lick di goat.
(English) Holy Sh*t, the car just hit the goat
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- “Raasclaat„
- English Translation: Bum Cloth
- Definition Your 'raas' is your bum, 'claat' is a cloth, so raasclaat means 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...
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Shut yuh raasclaat mout!
(English) Shut your filthy mouth!
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Like I said before, these expressions can be considered vulgar or offensive in certain situations, but understanding them can give a deeper insight into the culture and the people.
I hope this article has been informative and entertaining. If you're interested in learning more about Jamaican Patois and curse words, be sure to check out our other articles on this topic. Happy exploring!
