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10 MIND BLOWING Words Created By Jamaicans (BUMBOCLAAT)
This video explores Jamaican words that have entered global usage, highlighting their origins and impact on culture. It notes the official recognition of several Jamaican terms by the Oxford English Dictionary in July 2023, showcasing the lasting cultural influence of Jamaican patois. The footage illustrates the vibrant context from which this language emerges, emphasizing its cultural significance in shaping global communication.
BUMBOCLAAT is now in the Oxford English Dictionary. Let that satisfying feeling sink in for a moment.
The most prestigious dictionary in the English language officially added Jamaican Patois words that your grandmother would wash your mouth out for saying. But this video isn't just about curse words. It's about how a tiny Caribbean island with 3 million people managed to reshape global vocabulary without most of the world even noticing.
From the greeting Obama used that made Jamaica erupt in applause, to the 100-year-old slang term for a certain type of cigarette, to the African word hiding inside "yam" that you've been saying your entire life without knowing its origin, these 10 Jamaican-created words reveal a linguistic influence that spans hip-hop, British grime, American slang, and yes, the Oxford English Dictionary itself.
DJ Kool Herc. Bob Marley. Miss Lou. The dance halls of Kingston. This is the untold story of how Jamaica conquered the English language.
Which word will surprise you the most? Watch and find out.
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WORDS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO:
Irie, Wagwan, Spliff, Duppy, Nyam, Diss, Pickney, Yard/Yardie, I and I, Bumboclaat
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SOURCES & REFERENCES:
- Oxford English Dictionary (OED) - Official entries for wagwan, irie, bumboclaat, spliff, yardie (oed.com)
- Dictionary.com - Etymology entries for Jamaican English terms
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Slang entries and dating
- Wiktionary - Etymology documentation
- Cassidy, F.G. & Le Page, R.B. (2002). Dictionary of Jamaican English. University of the West Indies Press
- Allsopp, Richard (1996/2003). Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage. University of the West Indies Press
- Etymology Online (etymonline.com)
- Daily Gleaner, Kingston, Jamaica - Historical newspaper archives
- Visit Jamaica Official Tourism (visitjamaica.com)
- Brown, Yvonne Shorter. "Dead Woman Pickney: A Memoir of Childhood in Jamaica"
- A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders liner notes (1993)
- Wikipedia entries: Jamaican Patois, Iyaric, Duppy, Yardie, Pickaninny, Reggae
- Know Your Meme - Bomboclaat viral documentation
- Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary - Bob Marley entry
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Published Feb 6, 2026