In Mavado's songs it simply means "Taking interest in" When he says "A batty ting dem a pree" he is insinuating that they faggots...taking interest in homosexual activities. Hope its clear.

LOL He is talking about all the gays that are in Ochi and Mobay.....there is a lot.....

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there are alot all over the island....

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I was told it meant to " look upon".

Example: Shotta dem a pree di dollar sign" from Vybz Kartels song...is supposed to mean they look upon or ..or look upon hoping to get.

I didn't read everyone elses answers..but when I asked last time I was in JA..thats the answer I got. I guess maybe it can have different contexts depending on the use of the word.

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The context determines the meaning.

e.g Dem a pree me- they are watching my every move.
batty ting dem a pree- taking interest in 'faggoty' activities.

LOL well with all a dem tight pants dem ah wear dung deyah mi cyaan tell no more. Dem all look battybwoy to mi

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I know a few people that would agree with you there hotteach!!!! I am one of them...the tight pants are a huge turn off for me!!

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It could mean men are looking at u (Ur hot)
Or it could mean, people just watching your every move, annoyance