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.
Jamaican Patois, often mistaken for a mere accent, is way more than that—it's a creole language that resonates with millions and dances between familiarity and uniqueness, captivating both locals and curious minds worldwide.
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 mada , Bad man , 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 mada , Bad man , Bait ,
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