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October

The tenth month of the year

Patois: Aktoba is mi favorite month kaaz of Halloween.
English: October is my favorite month because of Halloween.

In Jamaica, a tam is a type of hat that is commonly worn. It is typically made from knitted or crocheted materials and has a slouchy fit. Tams are worn by both men and women as a fashionable accessory or as a cultural symbol, particularly within the Rastafarian community.

Ackee

A tropical fruit that is the national fruit of Jamaica. It is typically cooked and eaten as part of a dish called 'ackee and saltfish.'

Patois: Mi luv fi nyam ackee and saltfish fi mi breakfast.
English: I love to eat ackee and saltfish for breakfast.

A Jamaican dish made with salted mackerel cooked in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce with onions, peppers, and spices

Patois: Mi lick mi fingers after eating di mackerel rundown
English: I lick my fingers after eating the mackerel rundown

Stepsister

Refers to a stepsibling who is female.

Patois: "Mi step-sista and I have become close over the years."
English: "My stepsister and I have become close over the years."