General
renk
What does renk mean?
Foul-smelling or rank; figuratively, impudent, rude or out of order.
"Di bwoy renk fi come chat to mi so."
Origin
Jamaican Patois, from English 'rank'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'renk' mean in Patois?
Literally foul-smelling or rank, and figuratively rude, impudent or out of order — as in someone being 'renk' to talk to you disrespectfully.
Where does 'renk' come from?
From the English word 'rank', carried into Jamaican Patois with both the smell meaning and the sense of cheeky insolence.
Does 'renk' mean smelly or rude?
Both, depending on context — a foul odour can be 'renk', and so can a person who behaves in a bold, disrespectful way.
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