interjection
General Slang
respect
ree-SPEK · interjection · informal
A greeting / sign of mutual respect
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Used as a greeting, thanks or acknowledgement conveying mutual respect; often 'respect due'.
“Yuh help mi out — respect, still.”
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respect In A Sentence
Yuh help mi out — respect, still.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican/Rasta usage of English 'respect'.
People Also Ask
What does 'respect' mean as Jamaican slang?
As an interjection it's used to greet, thank or acknowledge someone, conveying mutual respect — like a nod of honour.
What does 'respect due' mean?
It's an extended form meaning respect is owed or deserved, used to give someone their proper credit.
How do you use 'respect' in Patois?
Say it on its own to thank or greet someone: 'Yuh help mi out — respect, still.'
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