Dreadlocks Man
A certain type of Rastafarian that wears special clothing (turbans, robes etc…) based on their religious beliefs.
(patois) Di bobo dread deh ina di ackee tree.
(english) The dreadlocks man is in the ackee tree.
burn
To contain a fire
Patois: Di fyah bun dem!
English: The fire burned them!
Police man
Rastafarian word for the police or the corrupt government system.
May also be used to describe any person or organization that oppresses the innocent
(patois) Waah Babylon bwoy a cum.
(english) A police man is coming.
What's going on
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
Patois: Wah gwaan, bredda? How yuh doin'?
English: What's going on, brother? How are you doing?
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