Definitions submitted by anonymous

The other day

A few days ago

Patois: Mi did meet him di odda day.
English: I met him the other day.

Down by the road

Along the road in either direction

Patois: Mi a guh dung di road, mi sue cum bak
English: I’m going down by the road, I’ll be back soon

Shopkeeper

A person who owns or manages a small store

Patois: Di shap keepa a stock up di shelves.
English: The shopkeeper is stocking up the shelves.

High-ranking

Someone with authority or high rank

Patois: Di rankin bwoy a gi orders.
English: The high-ranking boy is giving orders.

Eat

To eat

Patois: Wi a go nyam some food now.
English: We are going to eat some food now.