boss
The Jamaican word for boss is boss.
boss refers to a person in charge.
Meaning: person in charge (noun)
Did you know?
- The term boss is often used in Jamaican Patois to address even strangers, such as a taxi driver or a shopkeeper, as a sign of casual respect.
- If you want to refer to a boss in a more colloquial or 'rude boy' style, you might hear the word don used to denote a leader or someone of great importance.
- While boss is used, many Jamaicans use the term big man to describe someone in a position of authority or high social status.
Examples in context
- Mi boss a real good person.My boss is a really good person.
- Di boss tell mi fi work hard.The boss told me to work hard.
- Yuh boss deh roun' di corner?Is your boss around the corner?
Example conversation
Ricardo and Shanti are chatting at a local shop.
- RicardoShanti, yuh boss deh roun' today?Shanti, is your boss around today?
- ShantiNo, di boss deh a Kingston.No, the boss is in Kingston.
- RicardoDat easy, so yuh can relax.That is easy, so you can relax.
- ShantiYeah, mi boss nuh deh yah.Yeah, my boss is not here.
