What does Irie mean in Jamaican?
everything is alright and fine
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.”
What does Irie mean in slang?
Cool, nice
irie (comparative more irie, superlative most irie) Cool, nice.
What does sell off mean in patois?
Sell off | Patois Definition on Jamaican Patwah | Sell off – Slang term for expression of approval, normally used to denote that something… Share.
Is Irie a name?
The name Irie is primarily a gender-neutral name of American origin that means Carefree, Happy.
Where does Irie come from?
From the Jamaican meaning “cool, good, nice” or “peace, harmony”.
What does Ari mean in Jamaica?
General term for good / cool / nice.
How do you say relax in patois?
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. Do road / deh pon a ends – to go out or go on an outing. Goodaz – a reference to a sexy woman/girl.
What does Boonoonoonoos mean?
boonoonoonoos (Adjective) Meaning/Description: pleasant, nice, plentiful, beautiful.
How common is the name Irie?
1 out of every 13,788 baby girls and 1 out of every 57,232 baby boys born in 2020 are named Irie.
What are some Jamaican slang terms?
The following are some commonly used Jamaican slang terms and their meanings. Jamaica instantly reminds you of the blue sea; silver sand beaches; a green, black, yellow flag; dreadlocks; and of course Bob Marley and his reggae music. It also reminds you of the typical Jamaican English accent.
Is Jamaican slang a metaphor?
“All slang is a metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry.” Jamaican English, being the national language of Jamaica, is not an easy language to follow. A history of invasion, colonization, and slave trade from Africa influenced the Jamaican patois (commonly used language).
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.
How often should I update my Jamaican slang list?
To keep this list true to the idea of “Jamaican Slang”, I’ll update it every few months, dropping off words no longer in use, and adding new ones. Those words that look like they’ll be lasting, I’ll shift to my page on established Jamaican phrases and words.