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Definitions of "Natty" (Slang)


1. Natty (Noun)


English Translation

Dreadlocks


Definition

A hairstyle of matted coils of hair


Example Sentences

Patois: Him natty well long and neat.
English: His dreadlocks are very long and neat.


Related Words

Bangle , Claat , Ting , Macka ,



posted by anonymous on June 9, 2024


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Iyaric: The Language of Rastafari

One of the key elements of the Rastafari language is the use of what is called "Iyaric," a form of Jamaican Patois that is considered to be the "holy language" of Rastafarians. Iyaric, also known as Dread Talk, is the Rastafari language created in defiance of English as an imposed colonial language that facilitated the loss of African languages among enslaved Afro-Caribbeans.

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Other Definitions of "Natty"

2. Natty


English Translation

Dreadlocks


Definition

Refers to someone with dreadlocks


Example Sentences

Patois: Di natty bwoy a play football.
English: The dreadlocked boy is playing football.


Related Words

Blacks , Bigga , Fatah , Peas Head ,



posted by anonymous on May 21, 2024


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3. Natty (Noun)


English Translation

Rastafarian


Definition

Slang term used to refer to a Rastafarian who wears dreadlocks.


Example Sentences

Patois: Check di natty dread fi sum more weed
English: Check the dreadlocks man for some more weed


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by anonymous on September 10, 2013


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