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1571. Talk up di tings dem


English Translation

Say everything as it is



posted on August 30, 2023

1572. Rebel Salute


Definition

Annual roots reggae music festival promoting positive and conscious music, celebrating Jamaican cultural heritage and social consciousness.



posted on August 29, 2023

1573. Flassin


English Translation

Showing Off


Definition

A term used to describe someone who is flaunting their wealth, success, or extravagant lifestyle, often through flashy attire, accessories, or gestures


Example Sentences

Patois: Im always flossin wid him expensive cars and designer clothes
English: He's always showing off with his expensive cars and designer clothes



posted on August 29, 2023

1574. Herb


Definition

A term used to refer to marijuana or cannabis, regarded as a sacrament and used for spiritual and medicinal purposes by Rastafarians


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi burn di herb as a sacred offering to di Most High
English: We burn the herb as a sacred offering to the Most High



posted on August 29, 2023

1575. A dat wid dem


English Translation

That’s the problem with them



posted on August 29, 2023



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