A lot of
Used to indicate a large quantity.
Patois: Him have bagga style.
English: He has a lot of style.
Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,
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Refers to a large number or collection.
Patois: Him hav bagga shoes.
English: He has a bunch of shoes.
Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,
a lot of
An expression commonly used to address a group of persons or things. The literal translation is 'a bag of'.
Patois: Yuh a chat bagga nonsense
English: You are talking a lot of nonsense.
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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