Pay Attention, Watch Closely
A term used to encourage someone to observe or be mindful of a particular situation or individual, often used to suggest vigilance or caution
Patois: Pree di vibes, it bout fi get crazy in here
English: Pay attention to the vibes, it's about to get crazy in here
To observe or pay attention to
Patois: Mi deh pree di vibes inna di dancehall
English: I'm observing the vibes in the dancehall
Peer
look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something.
Patois: Mi si him a pree inna di winda
English: I see him peering to the windows
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
watch
watch something
Patois: Wah mek yuh deh pree mi
English: Why are you watching me
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
Watch
To watch or check out something or someone
Patois: Dem deh pree mi right now
English: They are watching me right now
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