Block
To obstruct or stop
Patois: Di kyar blak up di road.
English: The car blocked the road.
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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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The darkest color, the absence of light
Patois: Di blak kar park op a di yaad.
English: The black car is parked in the yard.
Black
The darkest color, the absence of light
Patois: Di night sky full a stars and look so blak
English: The night sky is full of stars and looks so black
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