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Love Words/Phrases
in Jamaican Patois

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Mi rate yuh

A phrase used to express respect or admiration for someone, often used to acknowledge...

Smaddiness

the state of being close to another person or other people.

Luv yuh

English Translation Love you

Mi miss yuh

English Translation I miss you

luk gud

English Translation beautiful / looks good

boonoonoonoos

something nice, or a special person (e.g. sweetheart)

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