How do you pronounce Irie Jamaica?
Irie, pronounced [ahy-ree], is a
Jamaican slang word par excellence.
Why do Jamaicans say Irie?
The
Jamaican saying “
irie”
is often used to mean “everything
is alright and fine.” Note that
Jamaica has numerous variations when it comes to greeting someone. When someone asks “How
are you feeling?” or “How yuh stay?” an appropriate response
would be, “Mi
irie.”
How do you say the name Irie?
What does Irie mean?
Save to list. Both. English. From the Jamaican
meaning “cool, good, nice” or “peace, harmony”.
Is Irie a girl name?
The
name Irie is
a girl’s name meaning “positive and powerful”. A
name used in the Caribbean, taken from the Rastafarian term that translates best to “positive and powerful.” Rastas often greet each other by saying, “Are you feeling
Irie today?”
What does Rude Boy mean in Jamaica?
noun. (in
Jamaica) a lawless urban youth who likes ska or reggae music. ‘Suits modeled on those of the
Jamaican rude boys were often worn in the evening, but day or night, the skinhead look was hard, masculine, and working-class. ‘
