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Definitions of "Criss" (Slang)

Spelling Variations : kriss,


1. Criss


English Translation

Clean/Well-dressed


Definition

Looking sharp or well-dressed


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh outfit criss mi G!
English: Your outfit is sharp, my friend!


Related Words

Baggy , Gansey , Bandana , Tam ,



posted by anonymous on October 19, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Criss"

2. Criss


English Translation

Great


Definition

Doing great


Example Sentences

Patois: Yow mi criss
English: Hey, I'm great


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by suleman.yusif.4088 on January 12, 2019


3. Criss


English Translation

Great


Definition

Very good, satisfactory or excellent


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi criss
English: I'm great



posted by stanley.arts.6050 on January 24, 2017


4. Criss


English Translation

ok / fine


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh ciss? wi waa fi leff
English: Are you ok? we want to leave



posted by Kbantiez on November 14, 2013


5. Criss


English Translation

Good


Definition

Slang expression for stating that everything is good/alright.


Example Sentences

Patois: (Person 1): Yow! Yuh need help wid di homework? (Person 2): No, mi criss
English: (Person 1): Hey! Do you need help with the homework? (Person 2): No, I’m good


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by anonymous on September 10, 2013



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