Dread
A term used to refer to a Rastafarian or someone who follows the Rastafarian lifestyle and beliefs
Patois: Di dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality
English: The dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality
One Drop , One Love , No woman no cry , Patan ,
If you've ever chatted with Jamaicans, you might have come across the term "bun." It's a word with a lot of layers, and depending on the context, it can mean very different things. Let's explore the various meanings of "bun" in Jamaican Patois and see how this versatile term is used in everyday life.
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A person with dreadlocks
Patois: Dread man ah neva queffa
English: Dreadlock man is not a killer
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks hairstyle that most Rastafarians were
Patois: Mi like mi dread
English: I like my dreadlocks
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
Dreadlocks Man
A person who wears dreadlocks, not necessarily a Rasta.
(patois) Di dread inna di ackee tree
(english) The dreadlocks man is in the ackee tree
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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