One of the most popular swear words in Jamaica. Bumbo means bottom, claat is the Jamaican pronunciation of cloth. "Bumboclaat" literally refers to either menstrua...
“Baby! Gad know seh yuh deh yah? Caw yuh must be a Angel „ English Translation: Baby! Does God know that you’re here? Because you must be an Angel “Baby, you're the patty to my coco bread. „
"Mi rate yuh and ting but…" English Translation: I like you and everything but… "Mi cyaah duh dis nuh muh, mi dun"- English Translation: "I can’t do this anymore, I’m done"
Below is a list of Jamaican Patois words you can use to expand your vocabulary and practice making conversations in patois. Stush - English Translation: Stuck up, Definition - Slang term for someone that acts superior, stuck up, conceited etc…
Dead wid laugh - English Translation: Dying with Laughter. Definition Slang expression normally used when you find something extremely funny and as a result, begin to laugh uncontrollably. It is similar to the English slang expressions "Laughing My Ass Off".
You know you're Jamaican if searcy tea is the cure for every sickness, whenever you hear the Jehovah witness on the outside, you shut off everything and hide until they are gone,you address all Asian looking person as Mr. Chin or Ms. Chin.
