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Ever texted a Jamaican friend and felt puzzled by the words and shortcuts they use? Jamaican texting slang is a mix of Patois with clever, punchy phrases that are as vibrant as the culture itself.
Read more »Large and in charge
Term used to refer to someone with a high social status (power, money or fame)
Patois: Him big bout yah, a him run di town
English: He’s large and in charge, he runs this town
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