Meaning
Bother, annoyance, harassment, and fuss — a nagging nuisance that will not let you rest. 'Too much baddaration' is too much hassle and aggravation, the small persistent troubles and interruptions of daily life piling up. Reshaped in Jamaican mouths from English 'botheration', with a knowing play on 'bad', the word carries a weary, put-upon tone — the sigh of someone worn down by constant petty demands and meddling.
Examples
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Mi cyaa deal wid dis baddaration.
I can't deal with this aggravation.
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Di pickney dem a gi mi pure baddaration.
The children are giving me nothing but bother.
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Nuh bring no baddaration come a mi door.
Don't bring any hassle to my door.
Origin
From English 'botheration' (bother), reshaped in Jamaican pronunciation to 'baddaration', with a play on 'bad'.
How it’s used
Expressive and slightly weary in tone — the word for the small, persistent troubles of daily life.