General
planass
What does planass mean?
To strike someone with the flat (not the edge) of a machete; also the beating itself. Used literally and as a threat.
"Keep talking and you go get a planass across yuh backside."
Origin
Trinidadian, from French/creole 'plat' (flat) + '-ass'; tied to cutlass-carrying rural culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does planass mean?
It's a beating delivered with the flat side of a cutlass or machete, and also the act of doing so.
Where does planass come from?
It comes from the French/creole 'plat' (flat), tied to Trinidad's cutlass-carrying rural culture.
Is planass used as a threat?
Yes, people often say it as a threat, e.g. 'you go get a planass' meaning you'll get a flat-blade beating.
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