noun General Slang

scotchie

SKOTCH-ee · noun · informal

Scotch bonnet pepper (very hot)

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Definitions

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The scotch bonnet chilli, the fiery pepper central to Jamaican cooking.

“One scotch bonnet season di whole pot.”
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scotchie In A Sentence

One scotch bonnet season di whole pot.

Origin & Usage

Jamaican Patois usage; named for its tam-o'-shanter shape.

People Also Ask

What is a scotchie?

It's the scotch bonnet chilli, the fiery pepper central to Jamaican cooking.

Why is it called scotch bonnet?

It's named for its shape, which resembles a Scottish tam-o'-shanter bonnet.

How hot is a scotch bonnet?

Very hot — it's one of the hottest common peppers, so a single one can season an entire pot.

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