Bonus
Something extra, especially with purchases; can refer to extra money
Patois: Buy two bread an’ get a brawta slice.
English: Buy two loaves and get an extra slice.
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.
Read more »Something extra or additional
Patois: "Him gi mi brawta inna di package
English: He gave me something extra in the package
Bonus/Extra
Getting something for free as a bonus, normally as the result of purchasing a similar item.
Patois: Since mi buy di fone, Gi mi a fone case as brawta
English: Since I bought the phone, give me the phone case a bonus
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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