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Jamaican Patois · Strong language

Cho

Ugh! / Come on! (mild)

Computer-generated pronunciation guide, not a native-speaker recording.

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Strong language. This entry explains a word many Jamaicans consider offensive, so you can understand it when you hear it. Read the usage notes before you try it.

Also written
Chuh, Choo

What “Cho” means

Cho is the classic sound of irritation or dismissal, like "ugh!" or "come on!". It isn't a swear word; it shows you're fed up or brushing something off.

Examples

Cho, nuh badda mi.

Ugh, don't bother me.

Cho, gweh wid dat!

Ugh, to hell with that!

How to use it

Everyday and very common. It's mild, but saying it to a parent or elder can still come across as disrespectful.