A term used to describe someone who is extravagant, showy, or seeking attention, often associated with boastful behavior or exaggerated actions
Patois: Di artist deh pon a hype ting, him always a talk big
English: The artist is on a hype thing, he's always talking big
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Term used to refer to someone who is unbearably conceited or c**ky
Patois: Eva since him get him degree him get hype
English: Ever since he got his degree, he has gotten c**ky
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