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Definitions submitted by MiWaanMladens1


1. Fyah pan dat!


English Translation

Burn it!/Destroy it!/That's bad


Definition

Term usually used to express rage or disagreement.


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuff a bwai dem com a Jamdung n dem a gwaan lik dem real bad. Fyah pan dat!
English: So much tourists come to Jamaica and act like they are a big deal. To hell with it!



posted on September 16, 2015

2. Borosie


English Translation

Rude person / jerk


Definition

A person that acts rude.


Example Sentences

Patois: Who? Dat blood fireborosie?! Man a demon
English: Who? That pinhead rude boy?! He's a demon



posted on May 3, 2015

3. bakkle


English Translation

Battle


Example Sentences

Patois: m a fight di tuff bakkle
English: He fights a tough battle



posted on April 18, 2015