princess
The Jamaican word for princess is princess.
The term refers to a female member of a royal family.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
Did you know?
- In Jamaican Patois, princess is often used as a sarcastic term of endearment or a mock title for someone acting overly entitled or 'high-maintenance'.
- The term princess is sometimes used in Jamaican dancehall music as a symbol of empowerment and luxury for women.
- While the word is spelled the same as in English, the pronunciation in Jamaican Patois often shifts the stress and vowel sounds to fit the local rhythmic cadence.
Examples in context
- Di princess live inna di big palace.The princess lives in the big palace.
- She look like a princess inna dat dress.She looks like a princess in that dress.
- Di princess a go visit di people.The princess is going to visit the people.
Example conversation
Andre and Latoya are watching a royal parade on television.
- AndreLook at the dress the princess wearing!Look at the dress the princess is wearing!
- LatoyaYes, it look very expensive.Yes, it looks very expensive.
- AndreI wonder if the princess is happy.I wonder if the princess is happy.
- LatoyaShe look like she having a good time.She looks like she is having a good time.
