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531. Matic


English Translation

Gun


Definition

Slang term for a fully or semi-automatic gun


Example Sentences

Patois: Nobody nuh move, mi have a matic!
English: Nobody move, I have a gun!



posted on May 25, 2024

532. Pocomania


English Translation

Religious cult


Definition

A Jamaican religious movement often involving spirit possession


Example Sentences

Patois: Pocomania church loud wid singing tonight.
English: The religious cult church is loud with singing tonight.



posted on May 25, 2024

533. Yestodeh


English Translation

Yesterday


Definition

Another term for yesterday


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh memba weh wi did do yestodeh?
English: Do you remember what we did yesterday?



posted on May 25, 2024

534. Gad mada


English Translation

Godmother


Definition

A woman who presents a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious education


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi gad mada a buy mi a new dress.
English: My godmother is buying me a new dress.



posted on May 25, 2024

535. FALLA


English Translation

Follow


Definition

To go after or behind


Example Sentences

Patois: Falla di signs dem
English: Follow the signs



posted on May 25, 2024



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