Strong language in Jamaican Patois

These words are offensive to many Jamaicans. They are here so you can understand them, and each entry explains how strong it is.

• BloodklaatF***! (strongest)“Bloodklaat, dat frighten mi bad!”: Damn, that scared the hell out of me!
• Blouse an skirtGood grief! (clean substitute)“Blouse an skirt!”: Good grief!
• BumboklaatHoly sh*t! (very strong)“Bumboklaat, yuh serious?!”: Holy sh*t, are you serious?!
• ChoUgh! / Come on! (mild)“Cho, nuh badda mi.”: Ugh, don't bother me.
• Kiss mi neckWow! / Well I never! (surprise or disbelief)“Kiss mi neck! Yuh win?”: Wow! You won?
• RaasD*mn / my a** (milder)“Raas, mi miss di bus!”: Damn, I missed the bus!
• RaasklaatD*mn! / What the h*ll! (strong)“Raasklaat, wah a gwaan?!”: What the f*ck is going on?!
• RahtidGosh! / Wow! (mild)“Rahtid, it hot today!”: Wow, it's hot today!

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• Jamaican curse words explained