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Jamaican Patois · Strong language

Kiss mi neck

Wow! / Well I never! (surprise or disbelief)

Say itKISS mi NEK

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
Kiss me neck

What “Kiss mi neck” means

Kiss mi neck is an exclamation of surprise, shock or disbelief, like "Well I never!" or "You're kidding!". It is not meant literally. It is a much milder relative of "kiss mi raas".

Examples

Kiss mi neck! Yuh win?

Wow! You won?

How to use it

Mild: fine among friends and family, and often used as a safer substitute for stronger exclamations. It is still informal, so avoid it in formal settings. Compare "Kiss mi raas!", which is a rude, definitive brush-off.

Where usage varies

Strength is all about the last word: "neck" keeps it mild, while swapping in "raas" makes it a cuss.