Definitions of Ball an chain

Ball an chain

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English Translation

Strict control

Definition

Slang for saying that someone is under strict control

Example Sentence

Patois: Him gyal have him pan ball an chain, him cyaah leff the house afta 9

English: His girl have him under strict control, he can’t leave the house after 9:00pm

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