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How do you say children in patois?

There are a few ways to say "children" in Jamaican Patois, depending on the context and region:

* Pickney: This is the most common and general term for children.

* Chren: This is a more informal and playful term for children, often used with younger kids.

* Lickle pickney: This literally translates to "little children" and is used for very young children.

* Brawta: This term refers to a group of children, similar to "kids" in English.

You can also use the English word "children" in Patois, but it's often pronounced with a Jamaican accent.

Here are some examples of how these terms are used:

* "Di pickney dem a play inna di yard." (The children are playing in the yard.)

* "Mi gwaan like a chren sometimes." (I act like a child sometimes.)

* "A nuh lickle pickney dem anymore." (They are not little children anymore.)

* "Di brawta dem a mek too much noise." (The children are making too much noise.)

It's important to remember that Patois is a living language, and these terms may vary depending on the speaker and location.

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