yo
Patois: Yow wah a gwaan?
English: Yo what's going on?
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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Patois: Yow! Weh yuh deh guh?
English: Hey! Where are you going?
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