bad
The Jamaican word bad means unfavorable.
The word bad is an adjective used to describe something that is negative or unfavorable. In specific Jamaican expressions, it takes on specialized meanings: the phrase bad mind is used to describe someone who is envious or jealous, while the term wack refers to something as being of low quality or not up to the expected standard.
Meaning: unfavorable, negative (adj)
Did you know?
- The word bad can be intensified with the word sick to describe something that is exceptionally good or stylish.
- Jamaican speakers may use bad to describe a person's physical attractiveness or style in a highly positive way.
- Depending on the tone of voice, calling a person bad can sometimes imply they are a 'badman', a term for someone who is tough or a criminal.
Examples in context
- Dat song mad bad!That song is really good!
- Di food taste bad.The food tastes bad.
- Dat a bad situation.That is a bad situation.
- Mi get a bad feeling.I am getting a bad feeling.
Example conversation
Tanesha and Andre are discussing a recent movie they watched.
- TaneshaDi movie deh bad, yuh nuh?That movie was bad, wasn't it?
- AndreYeah man, it really bad.Yeah man, it was really bad.
- TaneshaMi waste mi money.I wasted my money.
- AndreMi feel di same way.I feel the same way.
