Back-a-bush

[back-ah-bush]

Definition

Rural, remote country area; deep countryside.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Him grow up back-a-bush before him move a Kingston.
English:
He grew up deep in the countryside before moving to Kingston.

Patois:
Wi a go back-a-bush fi visit family dis weekend.
English:
We are going to the deep countryside to visit family this weekend.

Usage Tip

Refers to remote, unurbanized parts of the country or deep rural communities.

Patois Synonym: country; deep rural
English Synonym: remote countryside; rural area

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