Definitions of "Bag O Wire" (Slang)
-
1.
Bag O Wire
(Noun)
-
-
26
-
1
-
-
English TranslationBetrayer
-
Definition“Bag O Wire” is a Jamaican slang term used to describe someone who is deceitful, a traitor, or an informer, especially a person who pretends to be loyal but secretly undermines or betrays others. The phrase comes from Jamaican folklore and reggae music, where "Bag O Wire" is portrayed as a backstabber or collaborator with oppressive forces, often used to warn against dishonesty and disloyalty. The term gained cultural weight through references in songs by artists like Peter Tosh and Burning Spear, becoming a powerful symbol of betrayal in Jamaican Patois.
-
Example SentencesPatois: Mi nuh truss him, him a bag o wire
English: I don't trust him; he's a betrayer. -
Related WordsBabylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
-
posted by anonymous on February 27, 2014
Featured Video on "Bag O Wire"
Featured Article on "Bag O Wire"
Popular Rastafarian words and phrases
The Rastafarian language is actually much easier to learn than Jamaican Patois because it’s mostly a play on English words (e.g. “overstand” for “understand”,“downpress” for “oppress”,“ I-ditate” for “meditate” etc…) rather than being an entirely separate dialect as with Jamaican Patois.
Read more »
Don’t Just Look Up Words.
Understand Them.
Go beyond single definitions with the complete Jamaican Patois dictionary for real meanings, usage, and context.
- 1,200+ Patois words and phrases
- Clear English translations
- Common usage examples from real-life
- Special sections for food, music, family & more