adjective
General Slang
renk
RENK · adjective · slang
Foul-smelling; also rude/out of order
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Definitions
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Foul-smelling or rank; figuratively, impudent, rude or out of order.
“Di bwoy renk fi come chat to mi so.”
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Literally, having a strong, foul or unpleasant smell.
“Di fish did smell renk inna di sun.”
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renk In A Sentence
Di bwoy renk fi come chat to mi so.
Di fish did smell renk inna di sun.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, from English 'rank'.
Variants
rank
People Also Ask
What does 'renk' mean in Patois?
Literally foul-smelling or rank, and figuratively rude, impudent or out of order — as in someone being 'renk' to talk to you disrespectfully.
Where does 'renk' come from?
From the English word 'rank', carried into Jamaican Patois with both the smell meaning and the sense of cheeky insolence.
Does 'renk' mean smelly or rude?
Both, depending on context — a foul odour can be 'renk', and so can a person who behaves in a bold, disrespectful way.
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