Meaning
A relaxed, thoughtful state of chilling and reflecting — a clipping of 'meditation'. To be 'pon a medz' is to be laid-back, deep in thought, minding your own business and taking it easy. As a verb, to 'medz' is to chill and reason quietly to yourself.
Examples
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Mi jus deh yah pon a medz.
I'm just here chilling / lost in thought.
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Him pon a medz, nuh trouble him.
He's in a relaxed, reflective mood, don't disturb him.
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Wi a medz an reason.
We're chilling and reasoning.
Origin
A clipping of 'meditation'; youth and dancehall slang for a relaxed, reflective state. Compare Rastafari 'i-tation'.
How it’s used
A chilled, reflective mood ('pon a medz'). Compare 'balance', 'satta', 'i-tation'.