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    Patwa headword

    Star

    /STAH/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Friend / Bro"
    Definition
    A term of address for a male peer, showing respect.
    Example
    "Wha gwaan, star?" — "What's up, man?"
    Origin
    Derived from English 'star'.

    Star often turns up alongside Bredrin in Patwa conversation. Look up both in the lexicon index, and use the Jamaican Patois translator whenever you're ready to build a full sentence.