General
mus mus
What does mus mus mean?
A rat or mouse; features in proverbs ('di higher di mus mus climb...').
"A mus mus deh inna di roof."
Origin
Jamaican Patois reduplicative word for rodent.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mus mus' mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means a rat or mouse.
What is the 'mus mus' proverb?
The saying 'di higher di mus mus climb, di more him expose himself' warns that the higher a person rises, the more their flaws are seen.
Why is it called 'mus mus'?
It is a reduplicative Patois word, repeating the sound to name the rodent — a common pattern in Jamaican Creole.
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