Split
To run away, escape or simply to leave very quickly
Patois: Mi a guh splurt, likkle more
English: I’m gonna split, I’ll see you later
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.
Read more »To leave in a hurry.
Patois: Rude bowy, mi haffi splurt
English: Dude, I have to leave
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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