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Definitions of "Kiss teeth"

Spelling Variations : Kiss teet,


1. Kiss teeth (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Hiss teeth


Definition

To make a hissing sound from one’s mouth, usually to signal irritation or annoyance. (In Jamaica, hissing one’s teeth is normally followed by a round of expletives.)


Example Sentences

(patois) Mother: “Doah kiss yu teeth afta mi bwoy!”
(english) Mother: “Don’t hiss your teeth after me boy!”



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013





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