raas
The Jamaican word for the expression of contempt or frustration raas is used to express something similar to the English 'damn'.
raas is used as an interjection to convey contempt.
Meaning: non-vulgar expression of contempt etc. (intj)
Did you know?
- While raas can be used to express frustration like 'damn', it is actually a slang term for a specific part of the anatomy.
- You might hear people use the phrase raas a die to express extreme disbelief or frustration.
- The intensity of the word often depends on the rhythmic emphasis placed on the syllables when spoken aloud.
Examples in context
- Raas, dat a pure madness!Damn, that is pure madness!
- Raas, mi neva see dat before.Damn, I never saw that before.
- Yuh see di traffic? Raas!You see the traffic? Damn!
Example conversation
Tanesha and Ricardo are looking at a broken car engine.
- TaneshaRaas, di engine dead.Damn, the engine is dead.
- RicardoMi know, Tanesha. It look bad.I know, Tanesha. It looks bad.
- TaneshaHow much fi fix it?How much to fix it?
- RicardoToo much, mi tell yuh.Too much, I tell you.
