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Definitions submitted by RasTomeye


1. Skin Teeth


English Translation

Smile


Definition

To smile


Example Sentences

Patois: Yes Natty look pon the whole ah we in the picture just a skin up Teeth and ting everyone Irie
English: Ok Natty, look on all of us in the picture just smiling and everyone's happy



posted on October 29, 2017

2. Heartical


English Translation

From the heart


Definition

Used to describe vibrations from the heart


Example Sentences

Patois: Yes Ras , strictly heartical vibes last night well crucial inna di dance Iyah !
English: Yes Rasta, strictly good vibes last night was well needed in the dance



posted on October 1, 2017

3. feel no way


English Translation

Don't Worry


Definition

to not worry about something


Example Sentences

Patois: I n I lost the keys to the car now seen?! But hear mi now, feel no way, bredren lets just stay Irie
English: I lost the keys to the car, ok? But listen to me, don't worry brother, lets just keep positive



posted on October 1, 2017

4. Fullness


English Translation

Complete


Definition

Used to describe something completed to it's highest degree of perfection


Example Sentences

Patois: Give thanks and praises for the fullness in the scriptures for it gives I N I strength to overcome evil
English: I am grateful for the completeness in the scriptures for it gives me strength to overcome evil



posted on October 1, 2017

5. Big up


English Translation

Give Props /Respect


Definition

Used to show someone admiration or pleasure in a job well done , respect


Example Sentences

Patois: Come mek wi big up the chef for his delicious Ital foods and ting .
English: Let us give our respect to the chef for his delicious ital food



posted on October 1, 2017