disrispek

Jamaican Creole

Etymology

Derived from English disrespect.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɪsɹispek/

Verb

disrispek

1. to disrespect

   Antonym: rispek

   • 2023, Yuunivorshal Deklarieshan a Yuuman Raits, United Nations, Aatikl Inchrodokshan:

     Siin az disrispek an iet sieka piipl raits kaaz som wikid tingz fi apm,

     Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts […]

     (literally, “Seeing as disrespect and hate on the sake of peoples rights has caused some wicked things to happen […] ”)

Further reading

• disrispek at majstro.com