nice
The Jamaican word for "nice" is nice.
In Jamaican, nice is an adjective used to describe someone or something as attractive or friendly. Other related informal expressions include Sweet, which describes something that is delightful or enjoyable and Nice up, which signifies the act of making something better or improving it.
Meaning: attractive, friendly (adj)
Did you know?
- In Jamaican Patois, adding the word bad after nice can actually be a compliment, suggesting something is so good that it is extreme.
- The use of nice up is a cornerstone of sound system culture, where the MC works to 'nice up' the vibe between songs to keep the audience engaged.
- In Jamaica, calling someone nice in a social context can sometimes be a subtle critique of their perceived softness or lack of toughness.
Examples in context
- Mi deh pon di beach, di weather nice!I am at the beach, the weather is nice!
- Yuh outfit look sweet today, yaadie!Your outfit looks nice today, my friend!
- Di girl nice.The girl is attractive.
- Him a nice man.He is a friendly man.
- Dat a nice vibe.That is a nice/pleasant vibe.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new person in their group.
- ShaniceYuh see di new boy?Did you see the new boy?
- KevonYeah, him nice.Yeah, he is friendly.
- ShaniceHim look nice too.He looks attractive too.
- KevonTrue, him vibes sweet.True, his vibe is great.
