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Don’t Just Look Up Words.
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Go beyond single definitions with the complete Jamaican Patois dictionary for real meanings, usage, and context.
- 1,200+ Patois words and phrases
- Clear English translations
- Common usage examples from real-life
- Special sections for food, music, family & more
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Don’t Just Look Up Words.
Understand Them.
Go beyond single definitions with the complete Jamaican Patois dictionary for real meanings, usage, and context.
- 1,200+ Patois words and phrases
- Clear English translations
- Common usage examples from real-life
- Special sections for food, music, family & more
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