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 ,
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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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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