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1086. Tall Man


Definition

A person who is exceptionally tall


Example Sentences

Patois: Tall Man cyaan reach eh highest shelf dem.
English: The exceptionally tall person, Tall Man, can reach the highest shelves.



posted on December 11, 2023

1087. tan bad


English Translation

selfish


Definition

"tan bad" in Jamaican Patois would refer to someone who's acting selfishly without regard for others. It's like someone doing their own thing without considering how it affects anyone else, just looking out for themselves.


Example Sentences

Patois: Im tan bad, im nuh like share
English: He's selfish, he doesn't like to share



posted on December 10, 2023

1088. Slimmas


English Translation

Thinner


Definition

A female whose body is thin or slender built


Example Sentences

Patois: Slimmas kno how fi dress.
English: The slender body girl, Slimmas, knows how to dress.



posted on December 10, 2023

1089. Slim


English Translation

Thin


Definition

A female who is slim or slender


Example Sentences

Patois: Slim and mi a guh a Mawket.
English: Me and Slim is going to the Market.



posted on December 9, 2023

1090. Pops


Definition

A term of endearment for a father or older man


Example Sentences

Patois: Pops a eh wisest man mi know.
English: The father, Pops, is the wisest man I know.



posted on December 8, 2023



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