Take Away
To steal the spotlight or attention from others with an exceptional performance or talent
Patois: Di artist come and tek wey di show with im powerful voice
English: The artist comes and steals the show with his powerful voice
Make sense
A phrase used to describe making sense or finding a logical solution to a situation or problem
Patois: Yuh haffi mek sense outta di situation and find di right way forward
English: You have to make sense out of the situation and find the right way forward
going insane
Patois: Mi feel mi a mad out
English: I feel like I'm going insane
In the lively game of Mumma Lashy, one child takes on the role of an angry mother who tries to catch and spank the other children, while the remaining children strive to escape or cleverly avoid the lasher's reach. It's a game full of excitement and laughter as players strategize and use their agility to outsmart the determined "mumma" and enjoy a playful escape.
A popular dance move in dancehall characterized by sharp, angular movements and exaggerated gestures
Patois: Everybody start do di bogle when di song drop
English: Everybody starts doing the bogle when the song starts