massive
A crew / crowd / the people (collectively)
Definitions
A group, crew or the assembled crowd; DJs hail 'di massive'. Also an adjective meaning respected.
massive In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Jamaican/UK sound-system usage of English 'massive'.
People Also Ask
What does 'massive' mean in dancehall?
It refers to a crew, crowd or the assembled people collectively — DJs shout out 'di massive' to hail everyone present.
Where does 'massive' as a crowd come from?
It grew out of Jamaican and UK sound-system culture, using 'massive' to name the mass of people at a dance.
How do you use 'massive'?
Use it to salute a crowd: 'Big up di whole massive inna di building!'
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