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ras
RAHS · noun · vulgar
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Jamaican Patois; also from Amharic 'ras' (head/prince) in the Rastafarian sense.
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What does ras mean?
Literally it means backside or rump. It's also used as an intensifier or mild curse ('to ras') and, in a separate sense, as a Rastafarian title short for Rastafari.
Is ras a swear word?
As a body/curse word ('rass') it's mildly vulgar; but as the Rasta title 'Ras' (like Ras Tafari) it's respectful — context matters.
Why do Rastas use the name Ras?
In the Rastafarian sense it comes from Amharic 'ras', meaning head or prince, an Ethiopian honorific title tied to Haile Selassie (Ras Tafari).
What is the difference between ras and rass?
They're the same word with different spellings; 'rass' is often used for the curse/backside meaning.
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