phrase Street Slang

On Jah

/ɒn dʒɑː/ · phrase · slang

An oath meaning 'I swear,' invoking Jah (God) — basically 'on my life.'

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Definitions

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A vow of truth where 'Jah' is the Rastafarian name for God. Saying 'on jah' is swearing on God that you mean it.

“On jah I didn't grass anyone up.”
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Used to express genuine agreement or relatability, like 'for real, I feel that.'

“On jah, this week has been long.”
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Thrown out as a quick reaction confirming something is true or wild, similar to 'deadass.'

“On jah that's mad, I can't believe it.”
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On Jah In A Sentence

on jah i would never do you like that
the way he carried himself was peak, on jah
on jah bro im so tired i could sleep for a week

Origin & Usage

From Rastafarian and Jamaican Patois, where 'Jah' means God. Carried into London MLE through Caribbean communities and pushed mainstream by UK rap and drill.

Variants on jah manpon jah
Tags #uk#mle#british#gen-z#aave

People Also Ask

What does 'on jah' mean?

It means 'I swear to God.' 'Jah' is the Rasta name for God, so 'on jah' is a vow of truth.

What does 'on jah' mean in texting?

It's used to confirm you're serious or telling the truth, like 'fr fr' or 'deadass' in a US text.

Is 'on jah' religious?

Its roots are Rastafarian, but most people who say it now use it casually with no religious intent.

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