Wah Gwaan’

This is probably the most well known Jamaican greeting and was even used by US President Barack Obama during his inaugural visit to Jamaica. Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what’s up.

Why do Jamaicans 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 slang do Jamaicans speak?

Our local dialect, Jamaican Patois, is a colorful and energetic sing-song language that constantly evolves. Some refer to our native tongue as broken English, heavily influenced by our African, Spanish, French, and English colonial heritage.

What do Jamaicans call their friends?

Jamaican – Yardie, Yard man. Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female) Well Done – Big up, Respect. Excellent – Sell off, Tun up, Wicked. What’s up?

What does Irie mean in Jamaica?

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.”

How do Jamaicans say thank you?

Give thanx – Give thanks! Selah – Selah. Seet deh – That’s how it is! Up top – Thanks/ bless!

What’s Bloodclart mean?

bloodclaat (blood cloth) refers to a woman’s menstrual period and the device used to soak up that blood such as a tampon.

What is a Bludclart?

A period pad. I’m going to get a bludclart.

How do Jamaicans say child?

Pickney is commonly used to refer to a child, in the same way Americans use the word “kid”.

What is gwan?

contraction. West Indian. Go on, or going on. ‘I don’t understand wah gwan’

What does no sah mean?

No – “Nuh” or “No sah” Thank you – “Tank yuh” or “tanks” for thanks. Good-bye – “Lata” or “Walk good” or “Me a go”

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. LOL.

What does Empress mean in Jamaican?

6. Empress – A Rastafarian expression used by a man in reference to his lover.

What does IRAY mean in Jamaican?

(chiefly in Jamaican English) nice, good, or pleasing (used as a general term of approval)