Meaning
A short form of Nyahbinghi — the most traditional order of Rastafari and its sacred drumming-and-chanting gatherings. To 'keep a binggy' or 'chant binghi' is to hold or take part in the deep, ceremonial drumming that praises Jah. Also names the hand-drum rhythm itself.
Examples
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Di elders chant binggy through di night.
The elders chanted Nyahbinghi through the night.
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Di binggy drum deep an heavy.
The binghi drumming is deep and heavy.
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Dem keep a binggy fi di celebration.
They held a Nyahbinghi for the celebration.
Origin
A short form of 'Nyahbinghi'; the traditional Rastafari order, its drumming ceremony, and drum rhythm. See [[nyahbinghi]].
How it’s used
Short for Nyahbinghi (order, gathering, and drum style). See [[nyahbinghi]], [[grounation]].