adjective General Slang

boasin

BWOH-sin · adjective · informal

Swollen; puffed up

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Swollen or puffed up. Note: 'boasin tone' is a vulgar term for swollen genitals.

“Mi foot boasin up after di sting.”
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boasin In A Sentence

Mi foot boasin up after di sting.

Origin & Usage

Jamaican Patois, related to 'boast/boastin'.

Variants boasingbwoasin

People Also Ask

What does 'boasin' mean in Jamaican Patois?

It means swollen or puffed up, as in 'mi foot boasin up' meaning 'my foot swelled up'.

Where does 'boasin' come from?

It is related to 'boast/boastin', with the sense of being puffed up or enlarged.

What does 'boasin tone' mean?

That is a separate, vulgar expression referring to swollen genitals, so the phrase should be used with caution.

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