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Definitions of "Chune"


1. Chune (Noun)


English Translation

Tune


Definition

Used to refer to a song, especially one that is exceptionally good or catchy. It’s a favorite word in Jamaican music culture, especially in reggae and dancehall circles.


Example Sentences

Patois: Play dah chune deh again, it bad!
English: Play that tune again; it’s great!


Related Words

Bashment , Chune , Mash up di place , No woman no cry ,



posted by anonymous on May 22, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Chune"

2. Chune (Noun)


English Translation

Song


Definition

A term used to refer to a particular song, especially one that is popular or has a catchy melody.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem a play di hottest chune in di dancehall right now
English: They're playing the hottest song in the dancehall right now.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,



posted by anonymous on August 30, 2023


3. Chune (Noun)


Definition

A term used to refer to a song, especially one that is popular or well-loved.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dat chune always get eh crowd a move an groove
English: That song always gets the crowd moving and grooving.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,



posted by anonymous on July 21, 2023


4. Chune (Noun)


English Translation

Tune


Definition

The Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the word 'tune.' This term is usually used to refer to a song.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di Chune “Watch out fi dis” weh Busy Signal sing sell off
English: The song 'Watch Out For This' that Busy Signal sings is dope.


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



posted by anonymous on October 2, 2013



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