A flavorful Jamaican dish made with kidney beans, meat (such as beef or pork), vegetables, herbs, and spices, served with rice and vegetables
Patois: Mi can't resist a plate of stew peas with some rice and veggies
English: I can't resist a plate of stew peas with some rice and veggies
Grandmother
Refers to one's maternal or paternal grandmother.
Patois: "Mi granny bakes the most delicious pies."
English: "My grandmother bakes the most delicious pies."
Butterfly
Refers to an insect with colorful wings.
Patois: Di buttafly flutta gracefully inna garden.
English: The butterfly flutters gracefully in the garden.
Winter
The coldest season of the year characterized by shorter days and longer nights
Patois: Mi love fi drink hot chocolate inna winta.
English: I love to drink hot chocolate in winter.
"Hot Stepper" is a popular Jamaican dancehall single created by Ini Kamoze, known for its infectious rhythm and energetic lyrics.