Definitions submitted by CongoKalungaGangalee

firefly

A firefly.

Patois: Blinky blinky deh roun' evry caana.
English: Fireflies are around every corner.

A firefly

A firefly

Patois: Look 'ow di abuja jus ah bling bling roun' di caana.
English: Look at how the firefly is blinking around the corner.

To pick up or carry something.

To pick up or carry something.

Patois: Bway, tangalang di ting mek wi faawud ah yaad.
English: Boy, carry the thing and let's go home.

Octopus

Octopus

Patois: Nuff sea puss deh inna di sea
English: A lot of octopuses are in the sea

poor / needy

The poor or needy or less privileged in society.

Patois: Nuff a dem bway inna zutupong yaad haa nuh money, buh dem nuh gwine gi up stil
English: Many of those boys in less privileged(poor or needy) homes have no money, but they are not going to give up still.