Bahamian phrases

🎧 What da wybe is?: What’s going on? / What’s the vibe?
👍 I straight: I’m good / Everything’s fine
😲 Muddasick!: Expression of shock, frustration, or amazement
😌 Ease up: Calm down / Relax
🤷 Das how it go: That’s just how life is
🚶 I reach: I’ve arrived / I’m here now
🗣️ Talkin’ fool: Speaking nonsense
🐕 Potcake: Local mixed-breed dog (also used to describe a scrappy person)
🍛 Peas n’ rice: Traditional Bahamian dish
🎶 Jammin’: Having fun / Dancing / Enjoying the music
💤 Mash up: Broken, wrecked, or very tired
🥁 Rake n’ scrape: Traditional Bahamian music genre
🙊 Don’t carry no news: Don’t gossip
😤 Biggity: Bold, rude, or full of attitude
🗞️ Sip sip: Gossip or small talk
😠 Vex: Angry or annoyed
🏃 Gone bey: Left quickly / Took off
🙃 Slack: Irresponsible or careless
🧘 Cool out: Relax / Take it easy
📣 Callin’ ya: Trying to get your attention