Expression used to refer to a very stupid or idiotic person. The literal translation is “born behind a cow”.
Patois: Him bawn backa cow, him cyaah duh nutten right
English: He’s very stupid, he can’t do anything right
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
The question of whether Jamaican Patois is merely "broken English" often sparks lively debate. At first glance, this language might seem perplexing, with its unique pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
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