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 , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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