king
The Jamaican word for king is king.
The term refers to a male member of a royal family who serves as the supreme ruler of a nation.
Meaning: a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation (noun)
Did you know?
- The use of king in Jamaica often carries a spiritual weight, sometimes referencing 'King Selassie I' within the Rastafarian movement, which adds a layer of divinity to the word.
- In some Jamaican social contexts, the term king is used ironically to tease someone who is acting overly bossy or arrogant without having any actual authority.
- In the context of Jamaican street culture, calling someone a 'king' can be a way to acknowledge their supreme authority or 'don' status within a community.
Examples in context
- Di king tun up di vibes!The king energizes the atmosphere!
- Mi rate yuh, King!I respect you, King!
- Di king rule di whole country.The king rules the whole country.
- Di king wear a gold crown.The king wears a gold crown.
- De king live inna di big palace.The king lives in the big palace.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a history book.
- ShaniceYuh see di picture a di king?Did you see the picture of the king?
- RicardoYeah, di king look real powerful.Yeah, the king looks really powerful.
- ShaniceHim look like a real king.He looks like a real king.
- RicardoDi book say him rule di land.The book says he ruled the land.
