Papaya
Refers to a tropical fruit with a sweet and juicy orange flesh.
Patois: Mi enjoy a refreshing pawpaw smoothie.
English: I enjoy a refreshing papaya smoothie.
Autumn
The season between summer and winter characterized by falling leaves and cooler temperatures
Patois: Di leef dem change coluh inna autum.
English: The leaves change color in autumn.
Prominent female artist in Jamaican Dancehall known for her bold persona and explicit lyrics.
Eat
To consume food
Patois: Mi nyam ackee and saltfish fi breakfast
English: I ate ackee and saltfish for breakfast
A Jamaican dish made with fried fish marinated in a spicy vinegar-based sauce and served with pickled vegetables
Patois: Di escovitch fish have a tangy and zesty flavor
English: The escovitch fish has a tangy and zesty flavor