Important religious holiday observed in Jamaica, signifying the start of Lent with church services.
A tropical fruit that is often roasted, fried, or boiled and served as a side dish.
Patois: "Mi granny mek di best roast breadfruit."
English: My grandmother makes the best roasted breadfruit.
Great-grandmother
Refers to one's grandmother's mother.
Patois: "Mi great-granny has a wealth of wisdom."
English: "My great-grandmother has a wealth of wisdom."
Something extra or additional.
Patois: Him gi mi brawta inna di package
English: He gave me something extra in the package.
Tuesday
The day following Monday and preceding Wednesday
Patois: Mi a guh a di movies pon Choosday.
English: I'm going to the movies on Tuesday.