General
crosses
What does crosses mean?
Problems, hardships or bad luck that one has to bear.
"Nuff crosses buck mi dis year."
Origin
Jamaican Patois, from English 'cross' (burden to bear).
Frequently asked questions
What does crosses mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means troubles, hardships or bad luck that a person has to bear.
Where does the word crosses come from?
It comes from the English idea of a 'cross' as a burden to carry, extended in Patois to mean life's troubles and misfortunes.
How do you use crosses in a sentence?
Say 'Nuff crosses buck mi dis year' to mean 'A lot of troubles hit me this year.'
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