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shotta
What does shotta mean?
A gunman, thug or gangster; a common figure in dancehall lyrics and the title of the 2002 Jamaican film 'Shottas'.
"Dem a real shotta, no play-play."
Origin
Jamaican Patois, from English 'shooter'.
Frequently asked questions
What does shotta mean?
A shotta is a gunman, thug or gangster in Jamaican Patois.
Where does the word shotta come from?
It is the Patois pronunciation of the English word 'shooter'.
Why is shotta famous?
It gained wide recognition from the 2002 Jamaican crime film 'Shottas' and its frequent use in dancehall lyrics.
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