Tall Tales: Slangs: Deepa
Repeated because it’s huge: means grind/take yourself on a man. “Tek weh yuhself pon di cocky” = “Grind on the...
Year: 2026
Tall Tales: Slangs: Bindiya
Irie: This word is all about good energy and positive vibes, which is a huge part of Jamaican culture. It...
Tall Tales: Slangs: Bhavya
Big up: You use this when you want to show a ton of respect, give a shoutout, or hype someone...
Tall Tales: Slangs: Bhanupriya
Yeh mon: Okay, I know this one sounds like a total movie cliché, but people actually do say it in...
Tall Tales: Slangs: Bhagirathi
“Horn” = to cheat, but also “mi horn” = I’m horny. “Di gyal mek mi horn” = “The girl got...
Tall Tales: Slangs: Ayesha
Wah gwaan: Okay, so this is literally the most famous Jamaican phrase on the planet, and for good reason. It...
Tall Tales: Slangs: Aradhya
“Loose” = loose woman = promiscuous. “She loose” = she sleeps around. English word but Jamaican use is heavy slut-shaming.Free...
Tall Tales: Slangs: Apurva
“Anyweh body” = anybody/everybody body = everyone’s had her body. “She a anyweh body” = “She’s been with everyone”. Like...
Tall Tales: Slangs: Apsara
“Boardhouse gyal” = woman from a board house/poor area, implying she’s cheap/easy. Classist + slut-shaming. “She a boardhouse gyal” =...
Tall Tales: Slangs: Apeksha
“Nuh good” = no good. “She nuh good” = she’s no good/promiscuous/untrustworthy. Used to devalue women who are sexual. “Gyalis”...
