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    Patwa headword

    Toasting

    /TOAST-ing/

    VerbNoun
    Gloss
    "Rapping / DJing"
    Definition
    The act of talking or chanting rhythmically over a reggae or dancehall beat (the precursor to rap).
    Example
    "U-Roy is the godfather of toasting."
    Origin
    Derived from making a toast/speech.

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