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4506. Shine eye gal


English Translation

Gold digger


Definition

A slang expression used to refer to a woman who is involved in a relationship with a man based solely on the perceived financial benefits of the man. Women of this nature tend to spend their partners' money on lavish items such as name-brand clothing, fancy jewelry, and eating only the most expensive foods. This woman is loyal only to the deepest pockets, so once her current partner goes broke, she'll go for another man who is rich or just financially stable.


Example Sentences

Patois: Melvin a eediat; him haffi buy him shine gyal new jewelry every week
English: Melvin is an idiot; he has to buy his gold digger new jewelry every week.



posted on October 21, 2013

4507. Hot head


English Translation

Hot tempered


Definition

Slang term for a person that gets angry or agitated very easily. This person normally let their emotion gets the best of them and as a result, fights a lot and screams very loudly in front of people. In movies, characters with this type of personality are always the first to die.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di hot head dem start a war inna di club yestideh
English: The hot tempered persons started a fight in the club yesterday.



posted on October 21, 2013

4508. Yardie


English Translation

Jamaican


Definition

A slang term used to refer to Jamaicans or individuals of Jamaican descent who live abroad, typically in the United Kingdom. Additionally, the term 'Yardie' may refer to a gang consisting predominantly of Jamaican criminals who are involved in activities such as drug dealing and acquiring illicit money.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di club did full a yardie laas night
English: The club was full of Jamaicans last night.



posted on October 21, 2013

4509. Don dada


English Translation

General


Definition

The highest ranking boss in any activity; the most respected.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi adi don dada, mi run dem yah streets
English: I am the general, I run these streets



posted on October 21, 2013

4510. Yow


English Translation

Hey


Example Sentences

Patois: Yow! Weh yuh deh guh?
English: Hey! Where are you going?



posted on October 21, 2013



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