kwiin
The Jamaican word for "queen" is kwiin.
kwiin is used to refer to a female monarch.
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
Did you know?
- In Jamaican Patois, kwiin is often used as a slang term for a woman who is perceived as haughty, demanding, or acting as if she is superior to others.
- Because of the history of the British monarchy in Jamaica, the word kwiin carries a complex weight of both colonial history and local identity.
- In many Jamaican songs, particularly reggae and dancehall, the term 'queen' is a common lyrical trope used to honor women's strength and resilience.
Examples in context
- Di kwiin live inna di palace.The queen lives in the palace.
- Di kwiin wear a gold crown.The queen wears a gold crown.
- De kwiin did rule de land.The queen ruled the land.
Example conversation
Tanesha and Ricardo are looking at a history book.
- TaneshaLook at di kwiin inna dis picture.Look at the queen in this picture.
- RicardoShe look real powerful, Tanesha.She looks really powerful, Tanesha.
- TaneshaYeah, she rule fi a long time.Yeah, she ruled for a long time.
- RicardoMi wonder how it feel fi be kwiin.I wonder how it feels to be queen.
