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What does holding a MEDZ mean?
Hol a Medz – this phrase is often used as a calming tactic and simply means that the person should relax, or meditate on what was said or done.
What do you say to a Jamaican girl?
8 Jamaican Patois Terms for Flirting
- “Yow empress, yuh look good enuh” – Hey empress, you look really good.
- “My size / type” – literally translates to “my size / type” and is used to mean a female is to their liking.
- “Jah know, baby, mi woulda deh wid yuh enuh” – God knows, baby, I would date you.
What do Jamaicans call their friends?
Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female) Well Done – Big up, Respect. Excellent – Sell off, Tun up, Wicked.
What does Buzz mean in Jamaican?
Designed and sold by Angees. Dis Have A Buss it’s a expression use to say that the vibes is good or something brings good feelings.
How do you say I’m sorry in patois?
I’m sorry. Sarry.
What does ‘Medz’ mean in Jamaica?
The shortened Jamaican version of the word takes on a similar meaning. In Jamaica, to ‘medz’, means to focus on, analyze or consider something or someone seriously. All these phrases and slangs are used commonly and almost exclusively by the younger generations.
What does “Medz” mean?
“Medz” – the final term references the English word ‘meditate’, meaning to focus one’s mind for a period of time, usually in silence. The shortened Jamaican version of the word takes on a similar meaning. In Jamaica, to ‘medz’, means to focus on, analyze or consider something or someone seriously.
What are some interesting facts about Jamaican slang?
An interesting thing I’ve noticed is that some Jamaican slang words take hold of the whole country, all at once, especially if they are used in songs. Click here if you’re interested in Jamaican proverbs . Jamaican slang is only one aspect of our culture. There are many other interesting features that combine to make Jamaica unique:
How do you keep current with Jamaican slang?
Always changing, never ordinary! To keep current with Jamaican slang, you need a teenager. So that’s what I did for this page. I asked about ten teenagers to brainstorm (no, I didn’t actually say “brainstorm”) with their classmates to come up with the latest expressions.