homeboy / friend
slang use to refer to a close friend
Patois: Dem vex. All of a sudden everybady tun inna mi dupes.
English: They are angry. All of a sudden everybody wants to become my friend
At steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
Homeboy
Slang expression used to refer to a close friend. This term is usually preceded with “mi” as in “mi dupes”.
Patois: Mi and mi dupes a go a party tonite
English: Me and my homeboy are going to the club tonight
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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