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1776. Chip im ed chip


English Translation

He’s gone crazy



posted on August 8, 2023

1777. boun fi


English Translation

It’s sure to


Example Sentences

Patois: It boun fi drap
English: It's sure to fall



posted on August 8, 2023

1778. Emancipation Day


Definition

Historic holiday in Jamaica commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Africans with cultural events and celebrations.



posted on August 7, 2023

1779. Herb man


English Translation

Marijuana Enthusiast


Definition

A person who is knowledgeable about and enjoys the consumption of cannabis, often associated with Rastafarian culture


Example Sentences

Patois: Di herbman always have nuff supply of high-quality ganja
English: The herbman always has a supply of high-quality ganja



posted on August 7, 2023

1780. Ganja


English Translation

Ganja


Definition

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


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi reason over a chalice of ganja and find di wisdom within
English: We discuss over a chalice of ganja and find the wisdom within



posted on August 7, 2023



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