to treat someone roughly along with holding them by their clothes
Patois: Di squadie drape up di suspect
English: The policeman man handled the suspect.
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
The question of whether Jamaican Patois is merely "broken English" often sparks lively debate. At first glance, this language might seem perplexing, with its unique pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
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