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Rocksteady is a partner dance style that emerged in the 1960s, known for its smooth and synchronized movements to the rhythm of rocksteady music.

Home

One's place of residence or origin.

Patois: Mi deh a yaad a rest up
English: I am at home resting.

A traditional Jamaican snack made with salted codfish fritters served with a spicy dipping sauce

Patois: Mi a nyam some stamp and go fi mi likkle appetizer
English: I am eating some stamp and go for my little appetizer

A popular Jamaican dish where a whole fish is seasoned with herbs, spices, and sometimes stuffed with vegetables, then roasted until tender and flavorful

Patois: Mi love di flaky texture of roast fish with a squeeze of lime
English: I love the flaky texture of roast fish with a squeeze of lime

Godmother

Refers to a female who has a spiritual or symbolic role in one's life.

Patois: "Mi godmada is like a second mother to me."
English: "My godmother is like a second mother to me."