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2506. Guinep


Definition

A small fruit with a green outer skin and a sweet, juicy flesh inside. It is often eaten by cracking the skin and sucking the pulp.


Example Sentences

Patois: "Mi nyam up all di guinep dem inna di bag."
English: I ate up all the guinep in the bag.



posted on July 4, 2023

2507. Haaf bredda


English Translation

Half-brother


Definition

Refers to a brother with whom one shares only one biological parent.


Example Sentences

Patois: "Mi haaf bredda is my best friend."
English: "My half-brother is my best friend."



posted on July 4, 2023

2508. Pree


Definition

To observe or pay attention to


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi deh pree di vibes inna di dancehall
English: I'm observing the vibes in the dancehall



posted on July 4, 2023

2509. Drout


English Translation

Drought


Example Sentences

Patois: Di drout cause di plants to wither and die
English: The drought causes the plants to wither and die



posted on July 4, 2023

2510. Jamrock


English Translation

Jamrock


Definition

A nickname for Jamaica, derived from Jamaica and rock


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi proud fi come from Jamrock
English: I'm proud to come from Jamaica



posted on July 4, 2023



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