General
chaka-chaka
What does chaka-chaka mean?
Untidy, disorganised or in a chaotic state.
"Yuh room too chaka-chaka, tidy it up."
Origin
Jamaican Patois reduplicative coinage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'chaka-chaka' mean?
It means untidy, disorganised or in a chaotic, messy state.
Where does 'chaka-chaka' come from?
It is a Jamaican Patois reduplicative coinage, where doubling the sound conveys the messiness.
How do you use 'chaka-chaka' in a sentence?
You use it to describe disorder, as in 'yuh room too chaka-chaka, tidy it up'.
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