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
- Raasclaat, Rassclaat
What “Raasklaat” means
Raasklaat is a strong Jamaican cuss word that expresses outrage or disbelief. It's used as an exclamation on its own or added into a sentence for emphasis.
Examples
Raasklaat, wah a gwaan?!
What the f*ck is going on?!
How to use it
A serious cuss word. It's not for polite company, elders or children, and said at someone it's an insult.
Where usage varies
Shortened to raas it's still rude but lighter. Milder options include "rahtid" and "blouse an skirt".
Where it comes from
"Raas" (the backside) plus "klaat" (cloth). The klaat words are commonly explained as referring to cloths such as sanitary cloths, though that explanation isn't certain.