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1. tan bad


English Translation

selfish


Definition

"tan bad" in Jamaican Patois would refer to someone who's acting selfishly without regard for others. It's like someone doing their own thing without considering how it affects anyone else, just looking out for themselves.


Example Sentences

Patois: Im tan bad, im nuh like share
English: He's selfish, he doesn't like to share


Related Words

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



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