Thunderstorm
Patois: Di Tundastaam bring nuff noise and rain
English: The thunderstorm brings a lot of noise and rain
white person
It refers to a white person, especially a white slave master or colonial authority during slavery and plantation times. Over time, it also came to mean boss, overseer, or someone in a position of power, especially if they're seen as oppressive or elitist.
Patois: Mi granny always seh di backra man a di boss
English: My grandmother always says the white man is the boss.
A term used to describe a gathering or gathering, often involving music, meditation, and spiritual discussions, to connect with nature and the divine
Patois: Wi come together inna di groundation to praise Jah and reason about righteousness
English: We come together in the groundation to praise Jah and discuss righteousness
Julie mango, or simply Julie, is a popular mango variety in Jamaica, known for its sweet, juicy, and aromatic flesh.
A tropical fruit with a sweet and tart flavor, often eaten raw or used in desserts.
Patois: "Mi bredda pick some otaheite apple fi wi."
English: My brother picked some otaheite apple for us.