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Gunshots are firing

Slang term used to state that gunshots are being fired. The literal translation of this phrase would be "gunshots are bursting". The term "buss" means burst, so the term came about when describing the loud bursting/explosive sound a bullet makes when being fired from a gun.

Patois: Shot a buss round deh suh right now!
English: Gunshots are firing around there right now!

Fuck!

One of the most well-known profanities in Jamaica is "Bumboclaat." This term is a blend of two words: "bumbo," which means bottom, and "claat," the Jamaican version of cloth. Surprisingly, "Bumboclaat" literally refers to either menstrual pads or toilet paper. However, it's more commonly used as an exclamation to express shock, surprise, anger, frustration, or other intense emotions. People sometimes combine it with other Jamaican expletives like "bloodclaat" or "pussyclaat," resulting in phrases like "bumbo-bloodclaat" or "bumbo-pussyclaat." It's essential to note that "Bumboclaat" is a very explicit swear word. Using it around police officers could lead to legal consequences, and using it in educational or professional settings might result in disciplinary actions such as dismissal from class or even from a formal workplace.

Patois: Wah di bumboclaat wrang wid yu! Yu a eediat?
English: What the f**k is wrong with you! Are you an idiot?

Old items

A slang term used to refer to old or unwanted items.

Patois: Mi ago fling weh dem yah bangarang
English: I am going to throw away these old items.

small/tiny

slang term for small. Beenie man, a Jamaican entertainer started is career when he was just 8 years, hence the root of his stage name

Patois: Look pan dah beenie dawg deh!
English: Look on that small dog!

hand middle

The palm of one’s hand

Patois: Mother - Wul out yu hand miggle boy! Yu deserve a beating
English: Mother – Hold out the palm of your hand boy! You deserve a beating