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soon come
SOON come
Local meaning
Will come soon; will return; is expected later.
The phrase may indicate an intended return or arrival without giving a precise clock time. Its exact urgency and reliability depend on speaker, situation, and shared expectations.
Examples in context
- Mi soon come; wait right yah so.
- Di bus soon come.
How it is used
It can be literal and prompt. Avoid turning it into a stereotype that Jamaicans never keep time.
Reassuring, practical, casual, or non-specific.
Departures, arrivals, errands, transport, and plans.
Interpret timing from the actual situation rather than from cultural clichés.
Do not use the phrase to make broad claims about Jamaican punctuality.
Spelling and scope
Everyday Jamaican speech and a widely recognized cultural phrase.
- Search and reference forms
mi soon comesoon forward
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Common patterns
- mi soon come
- soon come back
- it soon come
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the language, spelling, grammar, or common conversational sense. The entry remains open to correction from Jamaican speakers and qualified reviewers.
- 24 Jamaican phrases you should knowJamaica Experiences
Everyday phrase guide used only as supporting evidence for common conversational senses.
- Patois — Learn More About Jamaican LanguageJamaica Tourist Board
Public Jamaican language and phrase overview from the official tourism site.