Why do Jamaicans say blood clot?

What does bumbaclot mean? Bumbaclot is Jamaican slang
Jamaican slang
Jamaican Patois (/ˈpætwɑː/; locally rendered Patwah and called Jamaican Creole by linguists) is an English-based creole language with West African influences, spoken primarily in Jamaica and among the Jamaican diaspora. A majority of the non-English words in Patois come from the West African Akan language.
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equivalent to “douchebag” or “motherfucker,” often used as an interjection to express disgust or dismay
. It's also spelled bumboclaat or bomboclaat, among other spellings. It's an insulting vulgarity that literally refers to either menstrual pads or toilet paper.
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What does Bloodclot mean in Jamaican slang?

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.
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What does the term Bloodclaat mean?

vulgar slang Caribbean. 1A sanitary towel. 2In various imprecatory uses. With possessive adjective: one's self or person, as a target of (threatened) violence.
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What does Rassclaat mean in Jamaican?

vulgar slang Caribbean. A despicable or contemptible person; frequently as a term of abuse.
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What are some Jamaican slang words?

These are the top Jamaican sayings and phrases to use when you visit Jamaica:
  • 'Weh Yuh Ah Seh' The literal translation of this Jamaican saying is, “What are you saying?”. ...
  • 'Boonoonoonoos' ...
  • 'Small Up Yuhself' ...
  • 'Wah Gwaan' ...
  • 'Irie' ...
  • 'Mi Deh Yah, Yuh Know' ...
  • 'Weh Yuh Deh Pon' ...
  • 'Ya Mon'
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Caribbean Translations Ep.1 "BOMBOCLAAT".



Why do Jamaicans say Jah?

Jah and Jesus of Nazareth

The term "Jah" is a shortened version of "Jehovah", the name of God in English translations of the Old Testament. Rastafari holds strongly to the immanence of this divinity; as well as regarding Jah as a deity, Rastas believe that Jah is inherent within each individual.
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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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Why do Rastas say I instead of me?

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.
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What do Jamaicans call dreadlocks?

Jamaicans also use the term Natty Dreadlock. Rastafarians grow their hair into dreadlocks because it is a part of the Nazarite Vow.
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What do Jamaican call police?

Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is the official police force of Jamaica.
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What is a Yardie in Jamaica?

/ (ˈjɑːdɪ) / noun. a member of a Black criminal syndicate originally based in Jamaica.
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How do Rastafarians greet?

In Rastafarian, you do not pronounce "h" in English words.
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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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What do rasta say before smoking?

The Ganja is always smoked in a ritual way. Before smoking the plant the Rasta will say a prayer to Jah (God) or to Haile Selassie I. The Rasta call them reasoning sessions when they use Ganja for Nyabinghi. A Nyabinghi session is much different from a casual marijuana smoking session that western people take part in.
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Why do Jamaicans say respect?

“In Jamaica, we often use the word 'respect' when we greet or part ways with other people, no matter who they are or where they come from. We say this word because we mean it. We respect you as a person because we are all made in God's image, and we seek to show appreciation for your value.
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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 mi YUTE mean?

0. Noun. An informal title used for greeting among male friends. bali, banna, blood, boss, bossman, bredrin, dred, hoss, iyah, mehson, mista man, my bwai.
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What does fi mean in Jamaica?

fi (Conjunction)

Meaning/Description: to, for.
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What does Yankee mean in Jamaican?

An American, someone who has no relationship with being Caribbean. Bobby Sep 17, 2021. someone who acquires a "Yankee" accent without leaving Trinidad (literally, without leaving the fresh water, without crossing the sea). Someone with a false accent.
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What does YAAD mean in Jamaican?

Yaad definition, pronunciation, and example sentences on Jamaican Patwah. | Yaad - the ground that immediately surrounds a house or building structure.
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What is a yard girl?

Yard gals refer to the girls of yardies who are members of Jamaican or West Indian posses (gangs), usually drug dealers, or girls in a similar posse; and yard means a home or their native land.
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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 do Jamaicans call speed bumps?

Photo: This is what they call speed bumps in Jamaica, "Sleeping Police".
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Does Jamaica have a FBI?

Furthermore, the FBI's mission in Jamaica is to cooperate with the law enforcement authorities against host country crime problems that threaten United States interests.
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