Gangster
A slang expression for a thug or gangster. It typically involves drugs, murder, or other forms of illegal money-making activities. The literal translation of 'shotta' is 'shooter.'
Patois: Mi a shotta inna di streets
English: I’m a gangster in the streets.
Backside , Bloodclaat , Blood Fiah , Blouse an skirts ,
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A gangster or criminal.
Patois: Di shotta dem tek ova di block.
English: The gangsters took over the block.
Hot Steppa , Bait , Chi chi , f**kery ,
Shooter
A person involved in criminal activities, often with guns.
Patois: Nuh call Shotta name roun mi.
English: Don't call Shooter's name around me.
Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,
Criminal, killer, or murderer.
A criminal who usually operates for money.
Patois: Man a shotta fram wi baan
English: We have been killers since we were born.
Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,
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