General
trace
What does trace mean?
To scold, curse or verbally abuse someone, often loudly and at length.
"She trace him off from di gate."
Origin
Jamaican Patois usage of English 'trace'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'trace' mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means to scold, curse or verbally abuse someone, often loudly and at length.
What does 'trace off' mean?
It means to curse someone out thoroughly, as in 'she trace him off from di gate'.
Is 'trace' rude?
The word itself is informal, but the act it describes — cursing someone out — is confrontational.
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