Billion
The number one billion
Patois: Mi dream fi mek a billian dollar.
English: I dream of making one billion dollars.
A central parish known for fertile plains, limestone resources, and historical sites like Milk River Bath.
Jamaican
A term used to refer to Jamaicans, often specifically those in the Jamaican diaspora.
Patois: Mi proud fi bi a yardie, deh represent di culcha tru reggae
English: I'm proud to be a yardie, representing the culture through reggae.
Dirty
"Dutty" is the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word "dirty." It is used both literally and figuratively, depending on the context. While it can refer to something physically unclean, it's often used more expressively to describe bad-minded behavior, immorality, or something/someone disgraceful.
Patois: Di sang hav sum dutty lyrics but wi still luv it
English: The song has some explicit lyrics, but we still love it.
A phrase emphasizing the principles of unity and love as central tenets of Rastafarian beliefs and the pursuit of social justice and equality
Patois: Wi strive fi di upliftment of all through inity and love
English: We strive for the upliftment of all through unity and love