Hey
Yw is abbreviation for "Yow"
Patois: Yw mi fren y pree?
English: Hey my friend wassup?
Ever texted a Jamaican friend and felt puzzled by the words and shortcuts they use? Jamaican texting slang is a mix of Patois with clever, punchy phrases that are as vibrant as the culture itself.
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