Bad boy
A tough or rebellious man
Patois: Him a di rude bwoy a di area.
English: He’s the bad boy of the area.
Nicknames are an important part of Jamaican culture, with each one holding a special meaning. They help us connect with each other and celebrate different aspects of our lives. For example, someone might be nicknamed "Tiny" because they are small, or "Lively" because they always have a lot of energy.
Read more »A young man with a rebellious or tough attitude
Patois: Mi and Rude bwoy deh yah a chill.
English: Me and the young man with a rebellious attitude is here chilling.
Bad boy
A person who is involved in criminal activities.
Patois: Rude bwoy, talk di truth before di police cum an tek yuh to di station.
English: Bad boy, tell the truth before the police come and take you to the station
Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
Rude boy
Slang term use to greet a cool friend or to describe a tough guy, rebel, or criminal.
(patois) Wat a gwaan rude bwoy?
(english) What’s going on bad boy?
Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
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