Definitions submitted by anonymous

Homeboy

Slang expression used to refer to a close friend. This term is usually preceded with “mi” as in “mi dupes”.

Patois: Mi and mi dupes a go a party tonite
English: Me and my homeboy are going to the club tonight

Homo

Derogatory term used to refer to a male homosexual

Patois: Yuh nuh si seh him a fish
English: Don’t you see that he is a homo

High

A slang expression used to indicate that one is under the influence of marijuana.

Patois: Mi tek two draw adi chalis an mi frass
English: I took two puffs off the bong and now I’m high.

Slang expression originally used to describe a southern city in Jamaica called Portmore (hometown of Jamaican DJ Vybz Kartel). Nowadays is used to refer to a crew/movement started by Vybz Kartel which featured popular Jamaican entertainers such as Popcaan and Tommy Lee.

Patois: Mek mi tell yu bout Gaza
English: Let me tell you about Portmore

birthday

Rastafarian slang expression for birthday

Patois: Happy earthstrong bredrin!
English: Happy birthday brethren!