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Definitions submitted by gregoryche


1. Bredda


English Translation

Brother


Definition

"Bredda" is the Jamaican Patois word for "brother." It can refer to a biological brother, a close male friend, or simply a fellow man, depending on context. The word comes from a phonetic spelling of the English word “brother” as it's spoken in Jamaican speech.


Example Sentences

Patois: Luv yuh bredda
English: Love your brother.



posted on February 7, 2017