Meaning
A senior student given authority to help keep order among the other students — a mark of trust and standing in the British-style Jamaican school system. Prefects supervise lines, corridors, and younger pupils, report misbehaviour, and wear a badge or tie to show their rank. To 'mek prefect' is an honour and a step toward head boy or head girl.
Examples
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She mek prefect inna fifth form.
She was made a prefect in fifth form.
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Di prefect dem keep order pon di corridor.
The prefects keep order in the corridor.
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Nuh badda inna front a di prefect.
Don't misbehave in front of the prefect.
Origin
From English school 'prefect'; a senior student with authority. See [[headmaster]], [[teacha]].
How it’s used
A senior student with authority over others; a mark of trust. See [[headmaster]], [[teacha]].