Go on
To continue or proceed
Patois: Mi a gwaan a di party
English: I am going on to the party
A flavorful Jamaican dish made with goat meat cooked in a curry sauce with spices and served with rice and peas
Patois: Mi love di curry goat wid some roti bread
English: I love the curry goat with some roti bread
A hearty Jamaican soup made with gungo peas (pigeon peas), meat (such as ham or chicken), vegetables, herbs, and spices
Patois: Mi warm up with a bowl of gungo peas soup during the winter
English: I warm up with a bowl of gungo peas soup during the winter
Aunt
Refers to the sister of one's parent.
Patois: "Mi antie gives the best advice."
English: "My aunt gives the best advice."
Lizard
Refers to a reptile with a long body and scaly skin.
Patois: Mi see a lizzad sunning itself on the wall.
English: I saw a lizard sunning itself on the wall.