- Also written
- Boopsie
What “Boops” means
A boops is a man, often older, who supports a woman with money and gifts in exchange for her company or relationship. It is roughly the Jamaican equivalent of "sugar daddy".
Examples
A shi boops buy di car.
Her sugar daddy bought the car.
How to use it
Slang with a mocking edge. Calling a man someone's boops usually implies the relationship is about money, so it can offend both people involved. Use it only in light, informal conversation.
Where usage varies
"Boopsie" is sometimes used for the woman in such a relationship; usage varies.
Cultural context
The word was popularised in the 1980s, including by the dancehall deejay Super Cat's song "Boops".