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Definitions of "Ras"

Spelling Variations : rass,


1. Ras play audio


English Translation

Rastafarian


Definition

A Rastafarian person


Example Sentences

Patois: Di ras a chant down Babylon.
English: The Rastafarian is denouncing the corrupt system.


Related Words

Blacks , Bigga , Fatah , Peas Head ,



posted by anonymous on May 22, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Ras"

2. Ras (Noun) play audio


English Translation

Dreadlocks Man


Definition

Someone who wear’s dreadlocks (may also practice Rastology)


Example Sentences

(patois) Di rass deh inna di mango tree
(english) The dreadlocks man is in the mango tree


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


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