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Top 5 Trending Slangs in Jamaican Patwah for 2022
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“Radam „
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Definition
The Jamaican slang Radam is a form of expression which became popular from a TikTok meme.
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Anything sweet yuh gwaan sour yuh rass, Radam!
(English) Anything that you feel good about is going to bring disgrace.
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“Nawmal a lie „
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English Translation:
This is normal, is that a lie?
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Definition
Slang phrase popularize by Dancehall Artist Jashii , which, when punctuated is written as “Nawmal, a lie?”.
This particular phrase is use to ask or state that a particular scenario is very common.
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Example Sentences
(Patois) Mi spen 100 gran pan clothes todeh, nawmal a lie?
(English) I spent $100K on clothes today, this is normal, is that a lie?
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“Kotch E Hat A Lie „
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English Translation:
Angles the hat, is it a lie
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Definition
Slang phrase, which is an advancement of the popular slang “Normal a lie”. This phrase is used to showcase ones expertise in a specific task that they’re doing. The person using this phrase may wear their hat at an angle.
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Example Sentences
(Patois) *Ben does something awesome*, Paul: “Kotch e hat a lie?”
(English) *Ben does something awesome*, Paul: “Kotch e hat a lie?”
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“Guzu „
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English Translation:
Black Magic
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Definition
the use of supernatural powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes; or magic associated with the devil or other evil spirits.
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Example Sentences
(Patois) I've been unlucky ever since, feels like they used black magic on me
(English) Mi salt fram wen, feel like dem guzu mi
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“Duh di rite ting „
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English Translation:
Do the right thing
