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    Patwa headword

    Raatid

    /RAA-tid/

    Interjection
    Gloss
    "Wow / Gosh"
    Definition
    An expression of strong surprise or anger.
    Example
    "To raatid! Di house burn down." — "Wow! The house burned down."
    Origin
    Euphemism for a stronger expletive.

    Raatid is an everyday word in Patwa, closely related to Kiss mi neck. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.