Dirty
"Dutty" is the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word "dirty." It is used both literally and figuratively, depending on the context. While it can refer to something physically unclean, it's often used more expressively to describe bad-minded behavior, immorality, or something/someone disgraceful.
Patois: Di sang hav sum dutty lyrics but wi still luv it
English: The song has some explicit lyrics, but we still love it.
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A term used to describe something that is wild, raunchy, or explicit, often referring to explicit lyrics or dance moves in dancehall music.
Patois: Di DJ drop some dutty lyrics dat mash up di place
English: The DJ plays some dirty lyrics that rock the place.
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To be dirty or have dirt on oneself.
Patois: Mi mada tell mi sista seh shi dutty.
English: My mother told my sister that she is dirty.
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Patois: Wah mek yu suh dutty?
English: Why are you so dirty?
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