In Jamaican and Caribbean English, a term referring to a person who is tough, brave, or violent, or to a type of dancehall music and culture associated with street life.
Possibly derived from African languages or from earlier English slang, this word emerged in Jamaican patois in the late 20th century. Its exact origin remains unclear but it's associated with Caribbean English dialect and culture.
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