sòt
everyday
To call someone a dummy in Haitian Creole, say sòt, "stupid". A stronger, more mocking word is bourik, "donkey".
Meaning: a silly or stupid person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| sòt | everyday |
| bourik | insult |
Ou sòt! means "you are a dummy!" and Pa fè sòt means "do not act dumb".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Both words are rude. Between friends sòt can be teasing, but bourik usually stings.
Did you know?
- Monchè, from French mon cher, is a friendly way to call a male friend in Haitian Creole.
Examples in context
- Pa fè sòt!Do not be a dummy!
- Li rele l bourik.He called him a donkey.
Example conversation
Friends Patrick and Woody play dominoes on a porch in Gonaïves.
- WoodyMwen bliye jwe!I forgot to play!
- PatrickOu sòt, monchè!You dummy, man!
- WoodyOu gen rezon.You are right.
