Definitions submitted by anonymous

Fondle

Patois: Yuh fingle mi food wid yuh dutty han dem and expec mi fi nyam it
English: You fondled my food with your dirty hands and expect me to eat it

first

Patois: A di fos time mi eva si him cum suh early
English: It’s the first time I’m seeing him come so early

befriend

to act as one’s friend

Patois: Yuh deh try fren up mi kaaz yuh waah singting fram mi
English: You are trying to befriend me because you want something from me

Crisis

A time of crisis, trouble or severe consequences

Patois: It gwine bi a hataclaps if yuh nuh cum early
English: It is going to be a crisis if you do not come early

Christmas

Patois: Mi wish yuh a merri crissmuss an a appy new year
English: I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year