Meaning
A secondary romantic partner kept 'on the side' — a fling or side chick that a person has in addition to their main partner. A 'side ting' (or 'side gyal') is not the number-one and usually is kept secret from the 'main gyal'. It is the newer, more casual dancehall equivalent of the older 'matey' (the mistress).
Examples
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Him have a main gyal an a side ting.
He has a main girlfriend and a side chick.
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She nuh want be nobody side ting.
She doesn't want to be anybody's side piece.
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Di side ting want fi turn main gyal.
The side chick wants to become the main girl.
Origin
From 'side' (on the side) + 'ting' (thing); a secondary/secret partner. See [[main-gyal]], [[matey]].
How it’s used
A secondary/secret partner (side chick); newer term for 'matey'. See [[main-gyal]], [[matey]].