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Jamaican Patois · Emotions and feelings

Vex

Angry, annoyed

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What “Vex” means

Vex means angry or annoyed. You can be vex, get vex, or be vex wid someone. "Vex bad" means very angry.

Examples

Him vex bad

He is very angry.

Yuh vex wid mi?

Are you upset with me?

Mi sorry, nuh get vex

I'm sorry, don't be angry.

How to use it

Everyday and very common, from mild irritation to real anger.

Where usage varies

Jamaican speech helped carry "vex" into everyday London slang.