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Definitions submitted by Lionheart


26. Hear seh


English Translation

Rumors


Definition

A story that is being spread that may not be true and yet to have complete facts and sources.


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh believe dem, dat ah jus hear seh.
English:
Don't believe them, those are just rumors.



posted on February 23, 2017

27. Buck up


Definition

To stumble or meet up with someone or something by chance.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi buck up inna di chair
English: I stumbled into the chair



posted on February 22, 2017

28. Wurl


English Translation

World


Definition

The earth and every aspect of it.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi waah travel di wurl.
English: I want to travel the world.



posted on February 22, 2017

29. Waak


English Translation

Walk


Definition

To move by foot


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem ah waak guh a di store.
English: They are walking to the store.



posted on February 22, 2017

30. Commona


English Translation

ordinary


Definition

A common local person; ordinary, general public being.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem ah commona, dem music still nuh reach farrin.
English: They are local, there music still hasn't reached foreign countries.



posted on February 22, 2017



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