Scam
Patois: Police ketch him a chap e line
English: Police caught him scamming
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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To participate in scamming activities by the use of a telephone.
Patois: Mark chap eh line fi buy him car
English: Mark scammed on his phone to buy his car
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