Boasy
/ BOH-see /Part of our Jamaican Patois Dictionary — 1,400+ words and phrases with meanings and examples.
Quick answer: Boasy (pronounced BOH-see) is proud, showing off, full of yourself.
What does Boasy mean?
Boasy means proud, show-offy or stuck up. It can be negative (‘she too boasy’) or playful and proud (‘mi boasy bout mi new car’).
Where does Boasy come from?
It comes from English ‘boast’ with the Patois ‘-y’ ending.
How to use Boasy
Related words: hype (showing off), stush (posh or snobby), pap style (show off).
| Jamaican Patois | English |
|---|---|
| She boasy since she get di car. | She’s been showing off since she got the car. |
| Nuh be so boasy! | Don’t be so full of yourself! |
| Mi boasy ’bout mi pickney dem. | I’m proud of my children. |
Other spellings
Because Patois is mostly spoken, spellings vary. You may also see: boasie, boastie.
Related Patois words
Hype · Stush · Pap style · Hurry-come-up
Frequently asked
Is boasy a bad thing?
Often, but it can also mean simply proud.
What is a similar word?
Stush (posh) or hype (showing off).
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