Trending Words on Jamaican Patwah

Fuck!

One of the most well-known profanities in Jamaica is "Bumboclaat." This term is a blend of two words: "bumbo," which means bottom, and "claat," the Jamaican version of cloth. Surprisingly, "Bumboclaat" literally refers to either menstrual pads or toilet paper. However, it's more commonly used as an exclamation to express shock, surprise, anger, frustration, or other intense emotions. People sometimes combine it with other Jamaican expletives like "bloodclaat" or "pussyclaat," resulting in phrases like "bumbo-bloodclaat" or "bumbo-pussyclaat." It's essential to note that "Bumboclaat" is a very explicit swear word. Using it around police officers could lead to legal consequences, and using it in educational or professional settings might result in disciplinary actions such as dismissal from class or even from a formal workplace.

Patois: Wah di bumboclaat wrang wid yu! Yu a eediat?
English: What the f**k is wrong with you! Are you an idiot?

Fuck!

Bloodclaat is like an adjective for cursing. It's literally "Blood Cloth," which means a sanitary towel. Pussyclaat? Yeah, that's "Pussy Cloth," same deal. Now, Raasclaat, Bumboclaat, and Battyclaat all boil down to "Bum Cloth," as in toilet paper! So, if someone drops a bloodclaat bomb on you, they're kinda saying you're all about body waste, which, in simple words, means you're seriously filthy!

Patois: How di bloodclaat yuh fi duh mi like dat?
English: How the f**k could you do me like that?

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Motherf**ker

Curse word use to refer to a despicable person.

Patois: Di bumbowhole jus teif mi fone!
English: The motherf**ker just stole my phone!

fuck, FUCK!

it's commonly used during arguments as an expression of intense anger.

Patois: Bumbo-p**sy-raasclaat, cuh deh!!
English: What the fuck, FUCK! Look at that!

Damn!

Use to express mild surprise or irritation.

(patois) Rhaatid! A weh dat cum from?
(english) Damn! Where did that come from?

Suck your mother

A very offensive curse phrase used to disrespect someone while indirectly, also disrespecting their mother. Although the literal meaning of this phrase is to go and suck one’s own mother, the actual meaning is similar to the curse phrase “Go f**k yourself”. Directing this phrase at some Jamaicans is often taken personally and will probably result in a fight.

Patois: P**syhole, go suck yuh madda
English: Motherf**ker, go and f**k yourself

What's going on

A popular greeting phrase meaning What's going on? or How are you? used to inquire about someone's well-being or to start a conversation

Patois: Wah gwaan, bredda? How yuh doin'?
English: What's going on, brother? How are you doing?