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1. Ben Johnson day (Noun)


English Translation

Thursday


Definition

Term used to refer to the day before one gets paid. This day is typically a Thursday before getting a paycheck on a Friday.


Example Sentences

Patois: Come link mi pan ben Johnson day, mi have something fi yuh
English: Come see me on Thursday, I have something for you


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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