Meaning
Worthless, good-for-nothing, and irresponsible — the Patois form of 'worthless'. A common, cutting insult for a lazy, unreliable, or immoral person, especially a man who neglects his responsibilities: 'a wutless man' who won't work or mind his children.
Examples
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Him too wutless, nah work an nah mind him pickney.
He's too worthless, won't work and won't provide for his children.
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Nuh badda wid dat wutless bwoy.
Don't bother with that good-for-nothing boy.
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She tired a di wutless behaviour.
She's tired of the irresponsible behaviour.
Origin
The Patois pronunciation of 'worthless', with the 'th' becoming 't' and the vowel shifted to 'wut'.
How it’s used
A common, stinging insult (milder than the curse words) for irresponsibility, especially of a neglectful partner or parent.