shut up
In Jamaican, 'stfu' is expressed as shut up.
The phrase is used to aggressively or rudely tell someone to stop talking immediately. Other informal ways to convey this sentiment include Hush yuh mout! and Mi nuh waan hear nuh chupidness!
Did you know?
- The phrase Mi nuh waan hear nuh chupidness! utilizes a double negative, which in Patois reinforces the command rather than canceling it out.
- In high-tension confrontations, the phrase shut up may be preceded by the word Cho!, an exclamation of annoyance that signals the speaker's patience has completely run out.
- Depending on the tone and relationship, Hush yuh mout! can occasionally be used as a playful or teasing rebuke among very close friends, despite its literal rudeness.
Examples in context
- Yuh need fi shut up.You need to shut up.
