A girl whose had many abortion
Patois: Mi nuh think she cyaah hav nuh muh pickney, shi a cemetery
English: I don’t think she can have any more children, she’s had too many abortion
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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.
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