noun
General Slang
general
JEN-rull · noun · slang
A cool, respected operator; top man
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A respected, smooth operator or leader; a term of high regard in dancehall.
“Di general reach, mek way!”
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general In A Sentence
Di general reach, mek way!
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois honorific usage of English 'general'.
People Also Ask
What does 'general' mean in dancehall?
It's a term of high regard for a respected, smooth operator or leader — a top man in his scene.
Where does 'general' come from?
It's a Jamaican Patois honorific use of the military rank 'general', applied to someone commanding respect.
How do you use 'general'?
Use it to hail a respected figure arriving: 'Di general reach, mek way!'
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