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General Slang
chat bout
CHAT BOWT · phrase · informal
Talking nonsense / 'what are you on about'
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Definitions
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Dismissive phrase implying someone is talking rubbish — 'chat bout him tired' = 'talking about being tired, please'.
“Chat bout him cyaan come — him lazy!”
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chat bout In A Sentence
Chat bout him cyaan come — him lazy!
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois: 'chat' + 'bout' (about).
People Also Ask
What does 'chat bout' mean?
It is a dismissive phrase meaning someone is talking rubbish or making excuses, like 'chat bout him tired' — 'talking about being tired, please'.
How do you use 'chat bout'?
You put it before whatever excuse or claim you are dismissing, e.g. 'chat bout him cyaan come' to mock someone's reason for not showing up.
Is 'chat bout' rude?
It is dismissive and sarcastic rather than vulgar — it signals you don't believe or respect what someone is saying.
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