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it’s not/it wasn’t

Patois: Anno fi yuh
English: It’s not for you

Darling

A slang term normally used by women for addressing a person.

Patois: Baby luv, wah happin tuh yuh laas nite?
English: Darling, what happened to you last night?

Kiss my teeth

Acronym for the Jamaican slang expression "Kiss mi teeth", a mouth gesture used to show annoyance or strong dislike.

Patois: A tuu year since di election an nuttin nuh change, KMT
English: It has been two years since the election and nothing has change, *kiss my teeth*

Dying with Laughter

Acronym for Jamaican slang expression "Dead wid laugh" which means to laugh uncontrollably. It is similar to English slang abbreviations such as "LOL" or "LMAO".

Patois: Yuh did si wah him wear yestideh? DWL
English: Did you see what he wore yesterday? LMAO

A slang term used to refer to a situation that is adult business; childish behavior is not acceptable.

Patois: A big man ting wi a deal wid
English: We are dealing with a grown-up situation.