Meaning
A heavy gold chain worn with a big hanging pendant (medallion) — the classic status symbol of the dancehall don, the successful man, and the returning migrant with money. The weight and shine of a thick 'chain an medallion' announce that a man has 'reached', and it is one of the most enduring images of Jamaican street style and success.
Examples
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Him wear a big gold chain an medallion.
He wears a big gold chain and medallion.
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Di chain an medallion heavy pon him neck.
The chain and medallion are heavy on his neck.
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Him come back from farrin wid chain an medallion.
He came back from abroad with a gold chain and pendant.
Origin
From 'chain' + 'medallion' (the pendant); a gold-chain-and-pendant status symbol. See [[bling]], [[gold-teeth]].
How it’s used
A heavy gold chain with a big pendant; a status symbol. See [[bling]], [[gold-teeth]].