General
informa
What does informa mean?
Someone who informs to the police or betrays others; a snitch — heavily condemned in dancehall culture.
"Informa fi dead, dem seh pon di song."
Origin
Jamaican Patois pronunciation of English 'informer'.
Frequently asked questions
What does informa mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means a police informant or snitch — someone who informs on or betrays others.
Why is informa so hated in dancehall culture?
Jamaican street and dancehall culture strongly condemns informing, so 'informa' is one of the harshest labels you can give someone, captured in songs like 'informer fi dead'.
Where does informa come from?
It's the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word 'informer'.
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