Top boss
The highest authority or boss
Patois: Di don dada a di crew a him call di shots.
English: The top boss of the crew is the one calling the shots.
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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The Don of all dons, a person who engages in a crime act
Patois: Di Don Dada sen fi yuh
English: The kingpin sends for you
Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
Crime lord
Patois: Super Cat chune "Don Dada" a real original bad man chune
English: Super Cat's song "Don Dada" is a real original gangster song
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
General
The highest ranking boss in any activity; the most respected.
Patois: Mi adi don dada, mi run dem yah streets
English: I am the general, I run these streets
Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
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