batty
In Jamaican, the word for bum is batty.
batty is an informal noun used to refer specifically to the buttocks.
Meaning: informal: butt(ocks) specifically (noun)
Did you know?
- While it refers to a body part, batty is frequently used as a prefix in Jamaican Patois to create derogatory names for people, such as batty man.
- The term batty is frequently used in dancehall music lyrics to describe dancing or physical attraction, moving it from a private term to a public, rhythmic one.
- The term is so deeply embedded in the slang of the island that it is often used in non-anatomical idioms that an English speaker would misinterpret literally.
Examples in context
- Mi fat batty hurt.My fat butt hurts.
- Watch how him a shake him batty.Look at how he is shaking his butt.
Example conversation
Kevon and Tanesha are joking around at home.
- KevonYuh batty too big fi dat dress.Your butt is too big for that dress.
- TaneshaHush yuh mouth, Kevon!Shut your mouth, Kevon!
- KevonMi just a tell yuh di truth.I am just telling you the truth.
- TaneshaGwan go weh wid yuh jokes.Go away with your jokes.
