What does Eire mean in Jamaican?

From the Jamaican meaning “cool, good, nice” or “peace, harmony”.
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How do you respond Irie?

How do you respond to Irie? The Jamaican saying “irie” is often used to mean “everything is alright and fine.” Note that Jamaica has numerous variations when it comes to greeting someone. When someone asks “How are you feeling?” or “How yuh stay?” an appropriate response would be, “Mi irie.”
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What does Arie mean in Jamaican slang?

adjective. (chiefly in Jamaican English) nice, good, or pleasing (used as a general term of approval)
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Is Irie English?

Irie, a word in Jamaican Patois and Rastafarian English (see Iyaric)
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How do Jamaicans say alright?

'Irie' The Jamaican saying "irie" is often used to mean "everything is alright and fine." Note that Jamaica has numerous variations when it comes to greeting someone.
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SLANGUAGE™ What does Irie mean? (Jamaica)



What does Ira mean in Jamaica?

Irie' The Jamaican saying “irie” is often used to mean “everything is alright and fine.” Note that Jamaica has numerous variations when it comes to greeting someone.
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What is peace in Jamaican?

cpe. Jamaican Creole (Rasta, Jam Dung) Caribbean. Satta.
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What is a lekker?

/ (ˈlɛkə) / adjective Southern African slang. pleasing or enjoyable. tasty.
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How do you respond to WSG?

"What's good" is most often used to ask someone how they're doing. If you want to give the other person a positive and encouraging reply without giving them details of your life, a simple "Me! I'm good!" does the trick, followed by a "thank you" so they know you're happy to hear from them. "I'm pretty good, thanks!
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Is Irie a girl name?

Irie Origin and Meaning

The name Irie is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "positive and powerful". A name used in the Caribbean, taken from the Rastafarian term that translates best to "positive and powerful." Rastas often greet each other by saying, "Are you feeling Irie today?"
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What does Irie vibes mean?

adjective. ( chiefly in Jamaican English) nice, good, or pleasing (used as a general term of approval) 'the place is jumping with irie vibes'
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What does SML mean in Jamaican texting?

SML is an online and texting acronym that means various things. It can mean screw my life, so much love, or sometimes so much laughter. Related words: SOML.
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What does Irene mean in Jamaican?

Irene. Meaning. Peaceful, Palm Tree, A Piece.
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What are some Jamaican slang words?

Here are 15 Jamaican Patois phrases to know and use on your next visit to Jamaica.
  • 'Small up yuhself' ...
  • 'Mi Soon Come' ...
  • 'Weh yuh ah seh' ...
  • 'Inna di morrows' ...
  • 'Duppy Conqueror' ...
  • 'Mash up' ...
  • 'Bless Up' ...
  • 'Wah Gwaan'
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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 is a famous Jamaican saying?

Jamaican Sayings for Life

Life isn't fair. Things are not always as they seem. Sheltered persons don't know true hardship or troubles. Danger lurks nearby when there is too much merriment and excitement.
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What does Bloodclaat mean?

bloodclaat (blood cloth) refers to a woman's menstrual period and the device used to soak up that blood such as a tampon.
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How do you say thank you in Rastafarian?

Learn how to say "hello", "goodbye", and "thank you".
  1. To say "hello", use: "Wa gwaan" or "Yes I".
  2. To say "goodbye", use: "Me a go", or "Lickle bit".
  3. To say "thank you", use: "Give thanks" or "Praise Jah".
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Why do Jamaicans say Babylon?

Babylon is a word that jamaicans use to compare their experience of being brought to the americas to the jews being brought to babylon during the babylonian captivity. Babylon refers to the place of captivity as well as the power structure that keeps them there.
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What does RAS mean in Jamaican?

Noun. Buttocks or rear end.
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Why do Rastas say Babylon?

According to the Rastafarian belief system that animates some forms of reggae, Babylon refers to the corrupted, capitalist, colonial world that righteous believers are always trying to escape. This is another idea that came from one place and took on new meanings far from home.
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What can you not say to a Jamaican?

Jamaicans can be some of the nicest people you'll meet but get on their wrong side and their insults will most certainly be stinging and blunt.
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9 Things You Never Want To Hear A Jamaican Say About You
  • Mi Spirit Nuh Tek To Dem. Mi Spirit Nuh Tek To Dem. ...
  • Yuh a crassis. ...
  • Yuh too bad mind. ...
  • Yuh ave no brothupsy. ...
  • Yuh a get bun.
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