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1671. Sick inna im head


English Translation

He's crazy



posted on August 19, 2023

1672. Lady Saw


Definition

Pioneering female artist in Jamaican Dancehall known for her explicit lyrics and trailblazing contributions to the genre.



posted on August 18, 2023

1673. Bruk out


English Translation

Break Out


Definition

To dance energetically and freely, often involving expressive and exaggerated movements of the hips, waist, and entire body.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di gyal dem bruk out an di dance floor tun up
English: The girls break out and the dance floor heats up.



posted on August 18, 2023

1674. Ises


English Translation

Ises


Definition

A form of worship involving spoken or sung praises to Jah (God), often accompanied by rhythmic clapping or drumming


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi come together and offer ises to di Most High
English: We come together and offer ises to the Most High



posted on August 18, 2023

1675. A nuh


English Translation

It’s not


Example Sentences

Patois: A nuh fi mi
English: It’s not mine



posted on August 18, 2023



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