How do you say wife in Jamaican?

| Ooman - Slang term for one's female partner (e.g. girlfriend, fiancee, wife).
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What does Marina mean in Jamaican?

marina (Noun)

Meaning/Description: sleeveless undershirt.
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What does mi deh yah mean in Jamaican?

'Mi Deh Yah, Yuh Know'

The expression is often used as a response to "wah gwaan, and it means "Everything is okay." It may also mean "I'm doing well."
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What does Cho mean in Jamaican?

cho (Phrase)

Meaning/Description: a term used to express disgust or regret.
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What does Bobo mean in Jamaican?

Bobo Ashanti Bobo Ashanti was founded by Prince Emanuel Charles Edwards in Jamaica in the 1950s. "Bobo" means black and "Shanti" refers to the Ashanti tribe in Ghana, from which this sect believes Jamaican slaves are descended. Members of Bobo Shanti are also known as Bobo Dreads.
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What does cha mean Jamaican?

CHA! or CHO! : a disdainful expletive (1) pshaw! ( 2) very common, mild explanation expressing impatience, vexation or disappointment. (
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What is deh pon mean?

This common expression is most often used to greet a friend. It means “what are you up to” or “what are you going to do”.
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What does weh mi deh mean?

'Weh yuh ah seh'

Mi deh try call yuh means, 'How are you doing?
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What does YAAD mean in Jamaican?

Yaad: (translation : Yard) the ground that immediately surrounds a house or building stru... -
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What does RAS mean in Jamaican?

Noun. Buttocks or rear end.
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What Ras means?

RAS (Reticular Activating System)
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What does MEK mean in Jamaican?

mek (Verb)

Meaning/Description: make.
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How do you say baby in Jamaican?

Bae – this is the modern version of Baby or babes that has been going the rounds lately.
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What does wah gwan mean?

Wagwan is a way to say What's going on? in Jamaican English, used throughout the Jamaican diaspora (or where Jamaican people live outside of Jamaica), especially in South London.
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What does Bumbaclarts mean?

According to Know Your Meme, Bomboclaat can also be spelled Bumbaclaat, Bumbclaat or Bumbaclot. It is an expletive Jamaican Patwah slang word for a menstrual pad or toilet paper. The phrase is used as an insult or an interjection expressing disgust or anger.
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What does seh mean in Jamaican?

seh (Verb)

Meaning/Description: say.
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What does no sah mean in Jamaica?

No – “Nuh” or “No sah” Thank you – “Tank yuh” or “tanks” for thanks. Good-bye – “Lata” or “Walk good” or “Me a go”
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What does mashup mean in Jamaican?

mash up (Verb)

Meaning/Description: to destroy, tear down, break up.
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What is Pon Reggae?

Words like 'de', 'pon', 'dat' and 'dem' are smaller words that tend to get attached to phrases. 'De' means 'the', 'pon' translates to 'on'/'at'. So if you hear someone say “Pon de train”, this simply translates to “on the train”.
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What does patois mean in French?

A patois is a form of a language, especially French, that is spoken in a particular area of a country. In France patois was spoken in rural, less developed regions. Synonyms: dialect, vernacular More Synonyms of patois. variable noun.
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What does licky licky mean in Jamaican?

You too Licky Licky. You Never Want a Jamaican to call you “Licky Licky” This is similar to beggy beggy but is usually in reference to someone who shows greedy tendencies and will quickly compromise their morals for material gain.
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What does Bex mean in Jamaican?

bex (Verb)

Meaning/Description: vex.
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How do you say woman in patois?

Ooman | Patois Definition on Jamaican Patwah

| Ooman - Slang term for one's female partner (e.g. girlfriend, fiancee, wife).
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