What does YAAD mean in Jamaica?

First a few words from the Jamaica Patois dictionary:

It means Yes man! Then, 'Ya soh' means here. 'Yaad' is the word a Jamaican will use for home, or if you are a Jamaican abroad you will say 'ina-mi-yaad' to say back home.

What does YAAD stand for?

Meaning. YAAD. Yet Another Annoying Death (gaming) YAAD. Yet Another Accidental Death (gaming)

What's a Yardie Jamaican?

Yardie (plural Yardies) (Jamaica) A Jamaican. (chiefly Britain) A member of an Afro-Caribbean gang who engages in organized crime, especially drug trafficking.

How do Jamaicans say my love?

'Boonoonoonoos'

Boonoonoonoos is a Jamaican saying to express love.

What does yuh mean in Jamaican?

Pronoun. yuh. (chiefly Jamaica) you.

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How do Jamaican say bye?

'Inna di morrows'

Used when saying goodbye. The literal translation would be 'In the tomorrows', meaning 'see you later'.

How do Jamaicans say pretty?

Criss: Jamaican expression meaning “Pretty;” “fine;” or “okay.” Finnicky: Flighty; jumpy.

What does Bloodclaat mean?

Jamaican Creole

Literally, "blood cloth" -- traditionally, a sanitary napkin.

How do Jamaicans greet you?

The most common greeting is the handshake with direct eye contact, and a warm smile. Use the appropriate salutation for the time of day: "good morning", "good afternoon", or "good evening". Once a friendship has been established, women may hug and kiss on each cheek, starting with the right.

What is a rude boy in Jamaican?

Noun. rude bwoy (plural: rude bwoy dem or rude bwoys dem, quantified: rude bwoy) criminal, delinquent, gangster.

What is a Jamaican duppy?

Duppy has. three related meanings in Jamaica: (i) the soul of a dead person, manifest in human. form; (2) the soul of the dead manifest in a variety of fabulous beasts, and also in. the forms of real animals like lizards and snakes; (3) an order of supernatural beings.

What is a YUTE in Jamaica?

Noun. yute (plural yutes) (Jamaican Patois, MLE, MTE, derogatory, slang) A youth, a young person, often a young black person.

Why do Jamaicans say bless up?

Bless up is used in Jamaica to mean, have a nice day, have a good day or have a blessed day. Example Sentences: Patois: Mi soon farwud, bless up.

How do you say liar in Jamaican?

Jamaican Patwah - Liad: (translation : Liar) A person who... | Facebook.

What does Why Pree mean in Jamaican?

' This is because in Jamaica, to pree is to take a long, deliberate look or a careful, focused listen. When someone says pree, it is not a request; it is a gentle command that the listener take notice of something or someone new, important, significant. Listen to a song: 'pree dis.

What does Bam Bam mean in Jamaican?

(The meaning of the phrase “What a bam bam” is slippery: Sister Nancy uses it to mean something along the lines of “What a ruckus.”)

Why do Rastas say blood clot?

The true meaning of the word Bloodclot, when used in Jamaica, came from blood cloth, but when Jamaicans say cloth it comes out as clot. A blood cloth is a feminine hygiene product. So in essence, when the word is used in anger towards someone, you're basically calling them a tampon.

What does Kuff mean in Jamaican?

| Kuff - To strike, punch or a slap.

What do Jamaicans say a lot?

What is a famous Jamaican saying?

All the Proverbs. Finger neber say “look here,” him say “look yonder.” If you get your han' in a debil mout' tek it out. Peacock hide him foot when him hear 'bout him tail.

Why do Jamaicans say I and I?

I and I means that God is within all men. The bond of Ras Tafari is the bond of God, of man." The term is often used in place of "you and I" or "we" among Rastafari, implying that both persons are united under the love of Jah.

How do you greet a Rasta?

To say “hello”, use: “Wa gwaan” or “Yes I”. To say “goodbye”, use: “Me a go”, or “Lickle bit”. To say “thank you”, use: “Give thanks” or “Praise Jah”.

How do Jamaicans talk?

Although English is the official language of Jamaica, the majority of the population speak Jamaican Patois. This is a creole language (See the lesson on creole on this web site) made up of an English superstrate and African substrate.