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Gangster

A tough or criminal person

Patois: Nobody nuh mess wid di badman.
English: Nobody messes with the gangster.

Peanut Candy

A confection made from peanuts and caramelized sugar.

Patois: Mi granny mek di best peanut cake inna di district.
English: My granny makes the best peanut candy in the district.

Cheat

This is when a person in a monogamous romantic relationship has an emotional or sexual relationship with someone else without their partner's consent

Patois: Shi gi mi bun
English: She cheated on me

In Jamaican culture, whine refers to a smooth, circular movement of the hips, usually done by females while dancing to reggae, dancehall, or soca music. It’s a popular form of expression that showcases rhythm, confidence, and sensuality, often seen at parties, stage shows, and carnival events. While it can look provocative, whining is also about feeling the music and enjoying the moment

Patois: Di gyal dem start whine wen di Vybz Kartel chune drop
English: The girls started to dance when the Vybz Kartel song started

A large, round starchy fruit

Patois: Roast breadfruit taste sweet.
English: Roasted breadfruit tastes sweet.