Definitions submitted by CongoKalungaGangalee

Drama

A loud, messy conflict or drama, often involving gossip, argument, or scandal; especially in relationships or among friends. It can also refer to a lively street dance event, especially the original "Passa Passa" street party series that started in Kingston.

Patois: Mi nuh inna di passa passa todeh
English: I'm not in the mood for drama today

rummage

search unsystematically and untidily through something.

Patois: Kuu pan ow di man ah sawkka sawkka di meat.
English: Look at how the man roughly cut up the meat.

Hour

It is the Rastafarian Iyaric version of the word 'hour'. It has become an integral part of Jamaican Creole and is mostly used to mean hour or time in everyday life.

Patois: I man deh cum inna di nex iwah
English: I'm coming in the next hour.

trouble or disturbance

A problem, disturbance, or mischief.

Patois: Dem cause ah wholleepa bangarang
English: They caused a lot of trouble.

Fool

A foolish person.

Patois: Di bwoy a jus bubu.
English: The boy is just a fool.