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1. Tap a di tap


English Translation

The boss



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2. Tap a di tap


English Translation

Boss


Definition

A well respected person. One who is outstanding in some respect. Literal translation - "Top of the top"


Example Sentences

Patois: Him a di tap a di tap, luk how him carry hm self
English: He is the boss, look at how he carries himself


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,



posted by beautiful1113 on September 21, 2015


3. Tap a di tap


Definition

A well respected person. One who is outstanding in some respect


Example Sentences

Patois: Doah judge him kaaz him luk suh, him a tap a di tap pan di streets
English: Don’t judge him because he looks like that, he’s well respected on the streets


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by anonymous on November 3, 2014



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