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Jamaican Patois · Jamaican slang

Big chune

A great song, a hit

Say itbig CHOON

Also written
Big tune, Chune

What “Big chune” means

A big chune is a great song or a hit, one that gets everyone excited. "Chune" is the Patois form of "tune", meaning song.

Examples

Dis a big chune!

This is a great song!

Di chune too loud

The song is too loud

How to use it

Casual slang among music fans. Said with enthusiasm when a favourite song comes on.

Where usage varies

Also common in UK slang as "big tune".