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Definitions of "Ball an chain"


1. Ball an chain


English Translation

Strict control


Definition

Slang for saying that someone is under strict control


Example Sentences

Patois: Him gyal have him pan ball an chain, him cyaah leff the house afta 9
English: His girl have him under strict control, he can’t leave the house after 9:00pm


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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