Cheat
This is when a person in a monogamous romantic relationship has an emotional or sexual relationship with someone else without their partner's consent
Patois: Shi gi mi bun
English: She cheated on me
Luv , Mi Luv Yuh , inner luv , boonoonoonoos ,
Jamaican Patois, often mistaken for a mere accent, is way more than that—it's a creole language that resonates with millions and dances between familiarity and uniqueness, captivating both locals and curious minds worldwide.
Read more »Spiced Bun
A sweet bread, often spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Patois: Mi a go buy a bun fi mi tea time snack.
English: I’m going to buy a spiced bun for my tea time snack.
Grater Cake , Sweetie , Bulla , Gizzada ,
Burnt
Patois: Shi bun di kukiz inna di oven
English: She burnt the cookies in the oven.
burn
To contain a fire
Patois: Di fyah bun dem!
English: The fire burned them!
annoy
to be annoyed
Patois: A wah yu do bun mi
English: What u did annoyed me
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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