What is the Meaning of Mi Deh Yah?
'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."27-Mar-2018
Why do Jamaicans say hush?
Other English speakers may hear this word and wonder why they're being told to shut up but for Jamaicans, “hush” is an expression of empathy and/or sympathy. The word is useful in many different situations such as comforting someone who is sick or grieving, or empathizing with someone facing a problem at work.
What does PON mean in Jamaican?
pon (Conjunction) Meaning/Description: on.
How do you say what's up in Jamaican?
'Wah Gwaan' Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what's up.
What does Yardie mean in Jamaica?
/ (ˈjɑːdɪ) / noun. a member of a Black criminal syndicate originally based in Jamaica.
What does crosses mean in Jamaican?
crosses (Noun) Meaning/Description: problems, causing trials.
What does fi mean Jamaican?
fi (Conjunction) Meaning/Description: to, for.
What does Ting mean in Jamaican?
What does “Ting” mean? and What is “Ting”? The slang term “Ting” is a noun, the word is Jamaican/Caribbean way of saying “thing” but ting is widely used to reference a beautiful girl.11-Aug-2020
What does screwface mean in Jamaica?
The slang terms “Screwface” is an adjective which is used and originated by Caribbeans and Jamaicans to represent a face of anger or disgust.
What is gwan?
Contraction of "what is going on"
How do you talk Patwa?
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What does Likkle Pickney mean?
In Jamaica we say "Likkle Pickney" which means Little Child.