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wicked

English Definition

Excellent, impressive, or extremely good (opposite of standard English meaning).

Patois Definition

Dat riddim wicked — pure fire!

Cultural Context

Example of Jamaican inversion where 'wicked' is high praise, especially in dancehall and sound system culture.

Examples

  • "Dat riddim wicked — pure fire!"

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