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Patois: Di bashment did bad, di wul place a bubble wid vibes
English: The party was lit; the whole place was filled with lively vibes.
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Leave a commentPatois: Di bashment did bad, di wul place a bubble wid vibes
English: The party was lit; the whole place was filled with lively vibes.
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Get the BundlePatois: Di bashment tun up laas nite!
English: The party was very good last night!
Patois: Tonite wi a guh tuh a bashment.
English: Tonight we are going to a party.
Patois: Di bashment tun up, wi vibes high
English: The bashment is turned up; our vibes are high.
Patois: Yuh a guh ah di bashment likkle more
English: Are you going to the party later?
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