Chargie

Jamaican slang term used to refer to a close friend.

Originates from the concept of your co-defendant or co-accused before the courts. Your chargie was the man you got charged with in a crime. Hence the name "chargie". A close friend or comrade you were charged with and fought your freedom or got your sentence alongside and remained loyal friends. Someone you been through some experiences with.

Yow, u nuh know Dwayne?

Ya mon, a mi chargie dat.

Top Ranks

Your top ranks is both a close friend who is also a gangster, known influential gangster. The green-light guy, for sticky situations. A top ranks, has to be high ranked in the street and high ranks in your brejinship

Person 1: We went into the town, the whole town knows him. He told me anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Person 2: Weh u a say, ah ya top ranks?