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Dec 23, 2021
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Meaning: “Jus” is the Jamaican Patois equivalent of “just.” It is used to convey the idea of something being recent, simple, or limited in scope. It can also indicate something done with little effort or a casual manner. In some cases, it emphasizes that something is not too significant or overly complicated.

Example in a sentence:
“Mi jus reach di office.”
This translates to “I just arrived at the office,” where “jus” is used to indicate the recent arrival.

In real estate, “jus” can be used to describe something that has recently happened or a simple approach. For example, a real estate agent might say, “Mi jus get di listing,” meaning they just received a new property listing. In another instance, “Mi jus show di house to a client,” could mean that the agent recently showed the property to a potential buyer, with an emphasis on the recency or casualness of the event. The term can also be used to indicate that a task or decision was straightforward, such as “Mi jus call di seller,” imply…

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