sleng teng

English Definition

A marijuana cigarette; also the landmark 1985 digital dancehall riddim produced by King Jammy.

Patois Definition

Di Sleng Teng riddim change dancehall forever.

Literal Translation

Sleng Teng (riddim name)

Etymology

• Jamaican Creole · sleng teng — riddim title / cannabis reference

Cultural Context

Wayne Smith's "Under Mi Sleng Teng" (1985) on King Jammy's digital riddim is widely cited as the turning point from live-band to computer-based dancehall production.

Where you'd hear it

These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.

• Dancehall Party, sound-system, and modern reggae/dancehall culture.
• Everyday speech Common in casual conversation on the road, at work, or with friends.