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4261. Anyting a anyting


English Translation

Whatever happens


Definition

A slang expression used to convey indifference regarding the outcome of an issue.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nuh care, anyting a anyting
English: I don’t care, whatever happens.



posted on April 7, 2014

4262. A wah duh yuh


English Translation

What is wrong with you


Example Sentences

Patois: A wah duh yuh yestideh?
English: What was wrong with you yesterday?



posted on April 7, 2014

4263. Matic


English Translation

An automatic gun


Definition

Slang term for a fully or semi-automatic gun.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di squaddy dem tek two matic offa di street laas week
English: The police took two automatic guns off the streets last week



posted on April 7, 2014

4264. Babylon system


English Translation

corrupt government system


Definition

Slang expression used to refer a corrupt government or organization that facilitates the rich and exploits the poor


Example Sentences

Patois: Bekaaz a babylon system, mi cyaah smoke mi weed in peace
English: Because of the corrupt government, I can't smoke my weed in peace.



posted on April 7, 2014

4265. back answer


English Translation

talk back


Definition

to respond to someone defiantly


Example Sentences

Patois: Eva since him start high skool him start back answer
English: Ever since he started high school he has started to talk back



posted on April 7, 2014



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