beautiful lady
In Jamaican, the phrase for 'beautiful lady' is beautiful lady.
The phrase beautiful lady is used as a polite or complimentary way to describe a woman who is physically attractive.
Did you know?
- In Jamaican Patois, the word sweet does not just refer to taste, but is a frequent descriptor for someone who is physically attractive or charming.
- The word gyal is a phonetic evolution of the English 'girl' but is used for women of all ages, not just young girls.
- Jamaican English often uses 'doubling' for emphasis, so you might hear beautiful beautiful lady to express a higher degree of admiration.
Examples in context
- Yuh a one beautiful lady.You are a beautiful lady.
- Mi see one beautiful lady roun' here.I saw a beautiful lady around here.
Example conversation
Kevon greets Latoya at a party.
- KevonGood evening, beautiful lady.Good evening, beautiful lady.
- LatoyaThank you, Kevon. You look sharp too.Thank you, Kevon. You look sharp too.
- KevonI just had to come say hello.I just had to come say hello.
- LatoyaI appreciate the compliment.I appreciate the compliment.
