trouble or disturbance
A problem, disturbance or mischief.
Patois: I man nuh waan dem pikni roun yah suh, di lass time dem cum yah, dem cause ah wholleepa bangarang
English: I don't want those children around here, the last time they came, they caused a lot of trouble
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
The question of whether Jamaican Patois is merely "broken English" often sparks lively debate. At first glance, this language might seem perplexing, with its unique pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
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slang term used to refer to old or unwanted items.
Patois: Mi ago fling weh dem yah bangarang
English: I am going to throw away these old items
Commotion
slang term used to describe a loud uproar or commotion
Patois: A wah cause di bangarang over deh suh?
English: What caused the commotion over there?
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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