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Selecta
Selecta means the DJ who picks the records at a sound system. Meaning, pronunciation, origin and example sentences in Jamaican Patois.
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Ting means 'thing' — a situation, an item, or a girlfriend. Meaning, pronunciation, origin and example…
Selecta
Selecta means the DJ who picks the records at a sound system. Meaning, pronunciation, origin and…
Overstand
Overstand means to understand deeply — Rastafari wordplay. Meaning, pronunciation, origin and example sentences in Jamaican…
Babylon
Babylon means the oppressive system — and the police. Meaning, pronunciation, origin and example sentences in…
I an I
I an I means the Rastafari way of saying 'we' or 'me' — expressing unity. Meaning,…
One one coco full basket
One one coco full basket means little by little, things add up. Meaning, pronunciation, origin and…
Mi deh yah
Mi deh yah means 'I'm here' — and the classic reply to 'wah gwaan'. Meaning, pronunciation,…
Kiss mi neck
Kiss mi neck means a mild exclamation of surprise — safe for polite company. Meaning, pronunciation,…