cool down
To relax in Jamaican is to cool down.
The phrase cool down is a common colloquial way to tell someone to relax or calm down.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
Did you know?
- In some contexts, telling someone to cool down can actually be perceived as a provocation or an insult if the person is already angry, suggesting they are being irrational.
- The concept of cooling down is closely tied to the Jamaican lifestyle of 'liming', which is the act of hanging out and relaxing with friends for hours without a set agenda.
- You might hear the phrase lowa tension, which is a phonetic adaptation of 'lower tension', used to tell someone to ease up on the stress.
Examples in context
- Mi just need fi cool down.I just need to relax.
- Yuh haffi cool down a bit.You have to relax a little.
- Likkle more music mek mi cool down.A little more music makes me relax.
Example conversation
Andre and Shanice are sitting in a park after a long day.
- AndreMi deh ya fi cool down.I am here to relax.
- ShaniceDat a good ting, Andre.That is a good thing, Andre.
- AndreWork did too hectic today.Work was too hectic today.
- ShaniceDen just relax and enjoy di breeze.Then just relax and enjoy the breeze.
