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    Patwa headword

    Sound-system

    /SOWND-sis-tim/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Mobile disco"
    Definition
    A massive, custom-built mobile DJ setup consisting of towering speakers, amplifiers, and turntables.
    Example
    "Di sound-system string up fi di party."
    Origin
    Musical terminology.

    Sound-system is a dancehall/reggae culture word in Patwa, closely related to Clash. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.