General
kiss teeth
What does kiss teeth mean?
To make the sucking-teeth sound ('cho!') expressing contempt, irritation or dismissal. Also 'suck teeth' / 'kiss mi teet'.
"She just kiss her teeth an' walk off."
Origin
Jamaican Patois; a pan-African/Caribbean gesture of disdain.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'kiss teeth' mean?
It means to make the sucking-teeth sound that expresses contempt, irritation or dismissal.
What does 'kmt' stand for?
It stands for 'kiss my teeth', the written shorthand often used online for the same gesture of disdain.
Where does kissing teeth come from?
It is a pan-African and Caribbean gesture of disdain, common across Jamaican Patois and the wider diaspora.
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