interjection
General Slang
raatid
RAH-tid · interjection · slang
Mild exclamation of surprise — 'wow!' / 'damn!'
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A mild expletive expressing surprise, shock or amazement; a softened stand-in for stronger curses. Also spelled rahtid.
“Raatid! Yuh see how big it get?”
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raatid In A Sentence
Raatid! Yuh see how big it get?
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, often considered a minced form / euphemism related to 'ras'.
People Also Ask
What does raatid mean?
It's a mild Jamaican exclamation of surprise or amazement, similar to 'wow!' or 'damn!'.
Is raatid a bad word?
No, it's fairly mild — a softened stand-in for stronger curses, so it's acceptable in most casual settings.
Where does raatid come from?
It's Jamaican Patois, often considered a minced or euphemistic form related to the stronger word 'ras'.
How do you use raatid?
Use it as a standalone reaction to something surprising, e.g. 'Raatid! Look how big it get!'
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