Words long used in the Caribbean and Bermuda are now part of the Oxford English Dictionary
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Over a dozen words originally spoken by the people of Bermuda and the Caribbean have been officially recognized by the Oxford English Dictionary. The prestigious dictionary highlighted "bimpert," a Bermudian term used to insult someone as foolish or worthless. "Hornerman," a Trinidad and Tobago expression, describes a man involved in an extramarital affair.
"Vex money," a phrase used in the Caribbean to refer to emergency funds kept by women, and "jablesse," a malevolent spirit in the form of a beautiful woman, also made the list. These words, along with other unique Caribbean English phrases like "shadeesh," "sugar cake," and "canboulay," will now be part of the English language's rich history.
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