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Jamaican Patois · Everyday expressions

Kaas-kaas

Quarrel / squabbling

Say itKAHS-kahs

Also written
Kas-kas, Kass-kass

What “Kaas-kaas” means

Kaas-kaas is quarrelling, a back-and-forth argument or squabble. The doubled word suggests ongoing bickering rather than one sharp exchange.

Examples

Mi nuh want no kaas-kaas inna mi yard.

I don't want any quarrelling in my yard.

How to use it

Used for family rows, neighbour disputes and arguments in general.