Tall Tales: Slangs: Goura
Sweet: Beyond just describing candy, calling a situation "sweet" means it’s highly enjoyable, satisfying, or going exactly how you wanted...
Sweet: Beyond just describing candy, calling a situation "sweet" means it’s highly enjoyable, satisfying, or going exactly how you wanted...
Pow: This isn't even a real word; it’s a sound effect that somehow became a massive slang term. If someone...
Gwaan: This translates to "go on," but it’s used as a phrase of encouragement. It’s like saying "keep going," "do...
Yute: This basically means "youth," but on the street, it translates to "dude," "bro," or "guy." It’s almost exclusively used...
Genna: This is a pretty specific term used to describe an aggressive, loud, and totally out-of-control girl. If you're at...
Bredrin: This is your absolute closest bro, your right-hand man, your homie. It comes from the word "brother," but it...
Mallie: This is a slang word for money, cash, or paper. You’ll hear it constantly in dancehall music where the...
Pon di road: This literally means "on the road," but it’s the go-to excuse for when you are out and...
Star: This is a term of endearment that you use to show respect to someone, kind of like calling someone...
Easy: You know how we say "take it easy" when we're saying goodbye to someone? In Jamaica, they just shorten...