General
boonoonoonoos
What does boonoonoonoos mean?
Wonderful, lovely or precious; often used for a beloved person ('mi boonoonoonoos').
"Yuh a mi boonoonoonoos, mi love yuh bad."
Origin
Jamaican Patois expressive coinage.
Frequently asked questions
What does boonoonoonoos mean?
It means wonderful, lovely or precious, and is often used for a beloved person, as in 'mi boonoonoonoos' (my sweetheart).
How do you use boonoonoonoos?
You use it as a warm term of endearment or high praise, for example 'yuh a mi boonoonoonoos', meaning 'you are my darling'.
Is boonoonoonoos a real Jamaican word?
Yes, it is a well-known expressive Jamaican Patois coinage conveying deep affection and delight.
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