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Definitions of "Rent-a-dread" (Vulgar)


1. Rent-a-dread


Definition

These are the males with dreadlocks that can be seen profiling with female tourists (usually white) at most tourist destinations in Jamaica.


Related Words

Bow , Buddy , Bun , c**k it up ,



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Other Definitions of "Rent-a-dread"

2. Rent-a-dread


English Translation

A male prostitute


Definition

A man with dreadlocks who works as a gigolo at the beach side.


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi leff wid di rent-a-dread
English: She left with the gigolo



posted by JeoKingSwag on December 24, 2018


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3. Rent-a-dread


English Translation

Fake Rastafarian male whore


Definition

A male whore with dreadlocks that impersonates a Rastafarian man. He normally struts along popular beaches in Jamaica, in places like Negril and Ocho Rios where his services are utilized my women tourists visiting the island.


Example Sentences

Patois: Nutten nah gwaan fi mi yah now, mi feel like fi go tun a rent-a-dread
English: Nothing is going on for me right now, I feel like should become a fake Rastafarian male whore


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on March 18, 2014


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