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October 10, 2010
HIGGLERS
Translation:
higglers, who are primarly woman who buy and sell goods that they have imported into the country. Some higglers, however, do not make trips out of the country to buy goods, but sell the goods that others import. The connection between higglers and dancehall culture is crucial as they form one of the strongest international links between JA, North America, and the Caribbean. Play audio:
- higglers.mp3
October 10, 2010
BRINKS
Translation:
title given to a man who is supplying a woman with money Play audio:
- brinks.mp3
September 19, 2010
Rue
Translation:
feeling, showing or suggesting anger. E.g. Mi rue after mi pay mi money and di dance lock off early. Play audio:
- rue.mp3
September 19, 2010
Nanny
Translation:
Jamaican five hundred dollar bill
Translation:
Female National Hero Play audio:
- nanny.mp3
September 18, 2010
Frackles
Translation:
(n.) money eg. Yow mi yute, wi a touch di road lickle more... how di "Frackles" setup? Play audio:
- frackle.mp3
September 13, 2010
Boss
Translation:
(n.) Person in a respectable position, a respected person Play audio:
- boss.mp3


