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    Patwa headword

    Soon come

    /SOON kuhm/

    Phrase
    Gloss
    "Coming soon (flexible)"
    Definition
    An expression meaning someone will arrive or do something eventually; implies no strict timeline.
    Example
    "Mi a go shop, mi soon come." — "I'm going to the store, I'll be back eventually."
    Origin
    Direct English translation adapted to Jamaican cultural time.

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