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846. Bills


English Translation

Hundred dollars


Definition

Slang used to refer to one hundred dollars


Example Sentences

Patois: Beg yaa a bills nuh, please?
English: Can I have one hundred dollars, please?



posted on May 10, 2024

847. Muss-Muss


English Translation

Mouse


Definition

Slang term for a small rodent


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi si a muss-muss a run cross di room.
English: I saw a mouse running across the room.



posted on May 10, 2024

848. Buju


Definition

Refers to Buju Banton, a reggae and dancehall artist


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a listen to Buju pon repeat.
English: I’m listening to Buju on repeat.



posted on May 10, 2024

849. Banga


English Translation

Prepaid phone


Definition

A prepaid cellular phone, often replaced to avoid tracking


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi haffi get a new banga every month.
English: I have to get a new prepaid phone every month.



posted on May 10, 2024

850. Obeah


English Translation

Witchcraft


Definition

The practice of Jamaican dark magic


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem seh dat ooman a wuk obeah.
English: They say that woman is practicing witchcraft.



posted on May 10, 2024



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