Definitions submitted by anonymous

A popular type of drum set playing used on countless reggae records. This style was popularized by Carlton Barrett and is characterized by which the bass drum is used only on the 3rd beat of every four, while beat one is left empty. Thus, the expected hit on beat one is "dropped," creating the one-drop effect. Examples of songs using the one drop include "No Woman, No Cry" and "One Drop" by Bob Marley and The Wailers.

Patois: Selectah! Play di one drop riddim again
English: DJ! Play the one drop instrumental again

An expression of unity, 'One Love' refers to universal love and respect for all people, regardless of race, social status, or any other defining characteristics.

Patois: Likkle more, one love
English: See you later, One Love.

Finicky

Term used to describe someone who is finicky or choosy

Patois: Mi neva know wah fi get fi yuh kaaz yuh too picky-picky
English: I didn’t know what to get for you because you are so finicky

Derived from the term “puppet show”, this term is often used to ridicule someone because they have done something idiotic.

Patois: Him a poppy show, as soon as him leff him yaad, him wife bring in a new man
English: He is a fool, as soon he leaves his house, his wife brings in a new man

uppity person

Term used to described an extremely conceited or uppity person

Patois: Sarah a risto, shi nuh waah walk inna di sun widout a umbrella
English: Sarah is very conceited, she doesn’t want to walk in the sun without an umbrella