Rastafarian
A slang term used to refer to a Rastafarian who wears dreadlocks.
Patois: Check di natty fi sum more weed
English: Check the dreadlocked man for some more weed.
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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A hairstyle consisting of matted coils of hair.
Patois: Him natty well long an neat.
English: His dreadlocks are very long and neat.
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
Dreadlocks
Refers to someone with dreadlocks.
Patois: Di natty bwoy a play football.
English: The dreadlocked boy is playing football.
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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