Definitions of "Bag O Wire" (Slang)

1. Bag O Wire (Noun)

English Translation

Betrayer

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 Sentences

Patois: Mi nuh truss him, him a bag o wire
English: I don't trust him; he's a betrayer.

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