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Trending Words on Jamaican Patwah


1. Bobo dread


English Translation

Dreadlocks Man


Definition

A certain type of Rastafarian that wears special clothing (turbans, robes etc…) based on their religious beliefs.


Example Sentences

(patois) Di bobo dread deh ina di ackee tree.
(english) The dreadlocks man is in the ackee tree.



posted on April 25, 2013

2. Bun


English Translation

burn


Definition

To contain a fire


Example Sentences

Patois: Di fyah bun dem!
English: The fire burned them!



posted on February 15, 2017

3. Babylon


English Translation

Police man


Definition

Rastafarian word for the police or the corrupt government system.
May also be used to describe any person or organization that oppresses the innocent


Example Sentences

(patois) Waah Babylon bwoy a cum.
(english) A police man is coming.



posted on April 25, 2013

4. Wah Gwaan


English Translation

What's going on


Definition

A popular greeting phrase meaning What's going on? or How are you? used to inquire about someone's well-being or to start a conversation


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah gwaan, bredda? How yuh doin'?
English: What's going on, brother? How are you doing?



posted on August 4, 2023