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Rough Neck

Slang expression for a thug or streetwise tough guy that dwells in the ghetto.

Patois: Mi nah go roun deh suh, it pack a ruff neck
English: I’m not going around there, it’s packed with thugs

Flirt

Intentionally trying to attract the attention of someone using words or phrases that could be considered seductive.

Patois: Him a try fi sweet talk mi
English: He’s trying to flirt with me

F**k

A strong Jamaican curse word similar in meaning and usage to "bloodclaat". It originates from a vulgar reference to a menstrual cloth but has evolved into an all-purpose expletive used to express anger, shock, frustration, or emphasis.

Patois: Move yuh bloodcleet fram yah suh!
English: Move the f**k away from here!

Candy

Patois: Mammy seh mi nuh fi nyam nuff sweetie
English: Mommy said I must not eat a lot of candy.

Going out

A slang expression used to indicate that one is leaving or going out somewhere.

Patois: Mi a guh touch di road tonite
English: I’m going out tonight.