Are you thinking of something offensive or vulnerable in the slang world today? The slang world is so massive that it has every kind of term that makes a positive or negative sense. This article will explain some of the curse words that originated in Jamaica but are commonly used on TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat.
12 Jamaican Curse Words
The purpose of using a curse word is to insult someone or make a person feel bad. There are different phrases in Jamaican that can have a moderate level of swearing or even a stronger sense. However, the one thing that must be noted is that every word heavily depends on tone and context.
1. Bumbo
Bumbo in Jamaican is similar to saying “f––kin’” or “f––k” to show anger, shock, or disbelief in something. It is commonly utilized in communications and often goes unnoticed. However, its meaning mostly depends on the context because this term is also used with many other patios words, such as bumbohole.Â
Use Case Scenario
Beau: That gng is coming for a fight.
Alejandra: Bumbo, why so? We even have done nothing.
2. Fass
Fass is slang for representing someone who is irritating, nonsense, or stupid. Some of its variations, such as fassy, are considered swear words to be used in daily life. It can be utilized in multiple senses which can be inappropriate for some users.Â
Use Case Scenario
Lorelei: I want to know how far a star is from the sun.
Ignacio: Why do you want to know? You are too fass.
3. Rass
In Jamaican, rass is a slang that stands for buttocks. It is an expression used for annoyance, shock, or to show frustration regarding something. Using the slang rass is equal to saying someone is a fool, clown, or idiot.
Use Case Scenario
Simone: I have given you only one task but you are such a rass.
Adrian: Hey, don’t use such cuss words for me. I will make everything right.
4. Beggy Beggy
Beggy beggy is used to describe such an individual who requests so much habitually for different objects or favors and causes annoyance at last. It is derived from beg and this phrase can be unsuitable for many users.
Use Case Scenario
Desmond: Is your friend’s name Beggy Beggy because he is always asking for something?
Claudia: Hey, it’s not like that. It’s a good chance to earn deeds by doing favors.
5. Hoggish
Hoggish is an insulting phrase that indicates that one is extremely greedy or selfish in nature. It conveys that one solely focuses on personal gain by suppressing or ignoring others basic benefits.
Use Case Scenario
Flynn: We are two partners in this business and you want to keep all the profits?
Mariana: Try to understand me, I’m not acting hoggish. It’s just the demand of time.
6. Bumboclaat
Bumboclaat (or bomboclat) is a Jamaican curse word often used to express frustration, disbelief, or shock. Its literal meaning is “buttocks cloth,” referring to cloth used for personal hygiene, but it has evolved into a strong and versatile expletive in Jamaican Patois.
Use Case Scenario
Elena: Your father jumped into the water from that highest cliff.
Julian: Bumboclaat, what are you talking about?
7. Batty boy
Batty boy is a curse word that is used to directly insult someone by saying a person who is male likes boys instead of females. This strong phrase is used for a person in anger or when something went wrong.
Use Case Scenario
Marcus: Hey, stop using the term batty boy in your routine life. It’s awkward!
Rocio: I will try but It looks like it has become my habit.
8. Rassclaat
Rassclat consists of two words, rass which is used for bum and claat refers to cloth in Jamaican. Combined it becomes a derogatory term which is similar to saying toilet paper to someone. However, phrases, like rassclaat heavily depend on tone and the context of the communication.
Audrey: Don’t be a rassclaat and start acting like a brave man.
Clark: I know and I will be.
9. Jankrow
The term jankrow refers to a person who is dishonest, liar, or untrustworthy. It originates from Jamaican slang, with the word drawing a comparison to scavenger birds like vultures. The term is used to describe someone who lies, steals, or behaves in a morally questionable way to get what they want. Âą
Use Case Scenario
Declan: Do not let that jankrow borrow you $30,000.
Isidora: Don’t worry that guy will return them.
10. Dutty
Dutty is a word derived from “dirty,” similar to saying mess, nasty, or unclean. It is partially a curse word; however, if used with other phrases that give a strong sense, its meaning can become vulgar. It is a casual slang often used between friends and people whom one has frankness with.
Use Case Scenario
Mike: I hate such kind of dutty chisme.
Fernando: Me too man, I’m also not a fan of such things.
11. Wutless
Wutless stands for “worthless” or “useless” which can be used for objects and even for a person regardless of gender discrimination. It is a phrase that is often mixed up with derogatory terms to make its meaning more strong. However, context and tone matter most when it comes to identifying in which sense the term is used.
Use Case Scenario
Nash: I should not have come to the party, totally wutless.
Margarita: Yeah, I’m thinking the same.
12. Blood Fyah
Blood fyah is a slang term for expressing shock, surprise, or disbelief toward a certain thing. It is similar to saying ONG, no way, or seriously in response to something. It is a mild level of curse word that is informally used during conversations.
Eden: That girl broke my car and It is not even insured.
Carlos: Blood fyah, it’s a big loss.
