Dreadlocks
A hairstyle of matted coils of hair
Patois: Him natty well long and neat.
English: His dreadlocks are very long and neat.
Nicknames are an important part of Jamaican culture, with each one holding a special meaning. They help us connect with each other and celebrate different aspects of our lives. For example, someone might be nicknamed "Tiny" because they are small, or "Lively" because they always have a lot of energy.
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Refers to someone with dreadlocks
Patois: Di natty bwoy a play football.
English: The dreadlocked boy is playing football.
Rastafarian
Slang term used to refer to a Rastafarian who wears dreadlocks.
Patois: Check di natty dread fi sum more weed
English: Check the dreadlocks man for some more weed
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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