General
kaya
What does kaya mean?
A term for marijuana, immortalised as the title of Bob Marley's 1978 album 'Kaya'.
"Got to have kaya now, fi di rain a fall."
Origin
Jamaican Patois slang for herb; popularised by Bob Marley.
Frequently asked questions
What does kaya mean?
Kaya is a Jamaican Patois word for marijuana or herb.
Why is kaya famous?
It was the title of Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1978 album 'Kaya', which helped spread the word worldwide.
How do you use kaya in a sentence?
It's used like any word for weed, as in Marley's line 'Got to have kaya now'.
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