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1496. Neva bawn a church


English Translation

To have bad luck



posted on September 8, 2023

1497. To how


English Translation

The way



posted on September 8, 2023

1498. box shit outta hog mout


English Translation

Slap the shit from a hog's mouth


Definition

Jamaican phrase that vividly describes extreme poverty. It means being so impoverished that one is in competition with hogs (pigs) for meager food resources. It implies the idea of vigorously trying to take food from a hog's mouth, even resorting to slapping or snatching it away to have it for yourself. It's an even more vivid way to depict the struggles of poverty in Jamaican Patois.



posted on September 7, 2023

1499. Bam Bam


Definition

Iconic dancehall track by Sister Nancy that has become a staple in Jamaican Dancehall and influenced countless artists and songs.



posted on September 7, 2023

1500. Stush


English Translation

Arrogant / Snobbish


Definition

A term used to describe someone who is conceited, pretentious, or acts superior to others, often associated with a sense of entitlement or airs of grandeur.


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi always deh act stush, as if she betta dan everyone else
English: She's always acting arrogant, as if she's better than everyone else.



posted on September 7, 2023



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