Rumour / scandal
Patois: Yuh hear di suss bout seh Stacey deh gi har man bun
English: Did you hear the rumor about Stacey cheating on her man
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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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to talk about someone behind their back
Patois: Mi hear seh yuh did a suss bout mi
English: I heard that you were gossiping about me
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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