Kiss mi neck
/ KISS mee NEK /Quick answer: Kiss mi neck (pronounced KISS mee NEK) is a mild exclamation of surprise — safe for polite company.
What does Kiss mi neck mean?
Kiss mi neck is a mild exclamation of surprise, disbelief or frustration — like ‘wow!’ or ‘you’re kidding!’. Unlike the ‘-claat’ curses, it’s safe to say almost anywhere.
Where does Kiss mi neck come from?
It’s one of several colourful Jamaican ‘polite swears’ that let people show strong feeling without vulgarity.
How to use Kiss mi neck
A great word for visitors: ‘Kiss mi neck! Yuh see di price a gas?’
| Jamaican Patois | English |
|---|---|
| Kiss mi neck! Yuh see di price a gas? | Wow! Have you seen the price of gas? |
| Kiss mi neck, a true? | No way, is that true? |
| Kiss mi neck back, mi late again! | Oh no, I’m late again! |
Other spellings
Because Patois is mostly spoken, spellings vary. You may also see: kiss mi neck back.
Related Patois words
Rahtid · Cho · Lawd · Bumbaclot
Frequently asked
Is kiss mi neck a swear word?
No — it’s a mild, polite exclamation.
When do you say it?
When surprised or annoyed.
Look up more words in the Jamaican Patois Dictionary, or see Kiss mi neck in the dictionary.