rude bwoy

Jamaican Creole

/ˈruːd ˈbwaɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • criminal, delinquent, gangster

Etymology

Compound from Jamaican Creole rude + Jamaican Creole bwoy.

Origin

Jamaican Creole

bwoy

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