Definitions submitted by Lionheart

Upset / drive crazy

This phrase is used when someone makes you upset or feel like you are going crazy.

Patois: Dem pickney ah mad mi, dem nah sidung.
English: Those children are driving me crazy, they won't sit down,

Tire

A circular shaped, rubber material, that covers the wheel's rim to provide traction between the vehicle and the road.

Patois: Mi tiya buss, mi affi look ah nex one.
English: My tire burst, I have to look for another one.

Because

To give a reason to why something is being done or said

Patois: Mi naw guh di store bicaa food deh yah.
English: I'm not going to the store because food is here.

Yesterday

The day before today.

Patois: Yessideh mi cook fish fi dinna.
English: Yesterday I cooked fish for dinner.

To ask humbly

A phrase used to show desperation or to humbly ask for assistance. Literal translation is "I'm begging you".

Patois: Mi beg yuh elp mi cyarri in dem bag yah.
English: Can you please help me carry these bags in.