verb General Slang

vex

VEKS · verb · informal

To be/get angry or annoyed

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Definitions

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To be angry, annoyed or upset.

“No badda vex mi dis mawnin.”
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As an adjective, describing the state of being angry or irritated ('to be vex').

“Mi did vex when him neva show up.”
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vex In A Sentence

No badda vex mi dis mawnin.
Mi did vex when him neva show up.

Origin & Usage

Jamaican Patois use of English 'vex'.

People Also Ask

What does vex mean in Jamaican Patois?

It means to be or get angry, annoyed or upset. 'Mi vex' means 'I'm angry'.

Is vex rude?

No, it's everyday informal speech in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, not offensive.

How do you use vex in a sentence?

Say 'No badda vex mi' to mean 'Don't make me angry', or 'Him get vex quick' for 'He gets angry fast'.

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