A term used to describe someone who is arrogant, boastful, or excessively proud of themselves
Patois: Im too boasy, always braggin' 'bout im achievements
English: He's too boasy, always bragging about his achievements
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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To be boastful, arrogant, or excessively proud of oneself
Patois: Im always a move boasy, but nobody nah rate im
English: He's always acting arrogant, but nobody respects him
Hot Steppa , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gyalis ,
Arrogant or conceited
Patois: Di man too boasy fi mi liking
English: That man is too arrogant for my liking
Boastful / Excessively proud
Patois: Him poor but him boasy
English: He's poor but he's boastful
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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