To have nothing or little, or not being in a comfortable or prosperous state because of poverty, no work etc. etc.
Patois: Da big man deh nuh live nowhere mek him a beg beg people money everyday
English: That man is very poor, and that's why he is begging people for money everyday
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
If you've ever chatted with Jamaicans, you might have come across the term "bun." It's a word with a lot of layers, and depending on the context, it can mean very different things. Let's explore the various meanings of "bun" in Jamaican Patois and see how this versatile term is used in everyday life.
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