trouble or disturbance
A problem, disturbance, or mischief.
Patois: Dem cause ah wholleepa bangarang
English: They caused a lot of trouble.
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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A slang term used to refer to old or unwanted items.
Patois: Mi ago fling weh dem yah bangarang
English: I am going to throw away these old items.
Commotion
A slang term used to describe a loud uproar or commotion.
Patois: A wah caaz di bangarang ova deh suh?
English: What caused the commotion over there?
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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