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Patois: Di sang hav sum dutty lyrics but wi still luv it
English: The song has some explicit lyrics, but we still love it.
Patois: Di sang hav sum dutty lyrics but wi still luv it
English: The song has some explicit lyrics, but we still love it.
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Get the BundlePatois: Di DJ drop some dutty lyrics dat mash up di place
English: The DJ plays some dirty lyrics that rock the place.
Patois: Mi mada tell mi sista seh shi dutty.
English: My mother told my sister that she is dirty.
Patois: Wah mek yu suh dutty?
English: Why are you so dirty?
Some Jamaican phrases sound innocent until you hear them in the right context. This guide breaks down 15 naughty Jamaican phrases Jamaicans actually use, from dancehall double meanings to slick relationship talk, with clear translations, definitions, and example sentences.
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