A term often used to describe someone with light or fair skin
Patois: Browning has the fairest complexion.
English: The person with light skin, Browning, has the fairest complexion.
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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a person who is mixed race with light skin
Patois: Look pon dah browning deh!
English: Look at that light skin person
A black person (normally female) of light skin complexion
(patois) Yow! a wah da browning deh name?
(english) Hey! what is the name of that light skin girl?
Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
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