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also known as Jamaican yam or Guinea yam, is a tropical root vegetable that originated in Africa and spread to the Caribbean by way of African Slaves. It is a part of “ground provisions”, which is usually a pot of various boiled root vegetables that is traditionally eaten with Jamaican meals

Patois: It's the yellow yam that makes Usain bolt so fast
English: A yellow yam mek Usain Bolt suh fast

See what I'm saying

Patois: I'm trying to better my life, see what I'm saying
English: Mi a try fi betta mi life, see pree?

Envious Motherf*cker

Very vulgar insult used to refer to someone that is strongly dislike because of his/her jealous and envious ways

Patois: Mi nuh like dah badmind pussyhole deh
English: I don't like that envious motherf*cker

What's going on?

Slang phrase used to greet a friend (mostly used by young people).

Patois: What's going on my friend?
English: Wah di pree mi general?

Teacher

Patois: Eh teacha explain eh maths problem to di class
English: The teacher explained the math problem to the class.