Definitions of "Chune"

1. Chune (Noun)

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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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2. Chune (Noun)

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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)

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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)

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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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