noun
General Slang
braata
BRAA-ta · noun · informal
A little something extra; a bonus (or encore)
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Definitions
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A small extra amount given free with a purchase (like a baker's dozen); also an encore. Also 'brawta'.
“Beg yuh a braata pon di mango dem.”
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An encore or extra performance given by an artist after a show, in response to the crowd's demand.
“Di crowd bawl fi a braata after di last tune.”
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braata In A Sentence
Beg yuh a braata pon di mango dem.
Di crowd bawl fi a braata after di last tune.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, from Spanish 'barata' (cheap/bargain).
People Also Ask
What does braata mean?
It means a little something extra thrown in free with a purchase, like an extra fruit added to your bag. It can also mean an encore.
Where does braata come from?
It comes from Jamaican Patois, believed to derive from the Spanish word 'barata' meaning cheap or a bargain.
How do you use braata?
You ask a seller for it at the market, e.g. 'Gimme a braata' means 'add a little extra for free'.
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