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drink

Expression used to refer to any non-alcoholic beverage (sodas, fruit juices etc…).

Patois: Mi thirsty, mi need a drinks
English: I’m thirsty, I need a drink

A traditional Jamaican Flat round pancake-looking bread made from grated cassava from which the bitter juice has been extracted. The cassava is pressed downed to decrease thickness and then baked on both sides. It is normally served with fried fish or any other fried food.

Patois: Mi nyam bammy and fry fish yesideh
English: I ate bammy and fried fish yesterday

Commotion

A slang term used to describe a loud uproar or commotion.

Patois: A wah caaz di bangarang ova deh suh?
English: What caused the commotion over there?

Blabbermouth

A person who talks too much or who gossips indiscreetly.

Patois: Him a blabba mout, every time yu si him, im a chat
English: He’s a blabbermouth; any time you see him, he’s talking.

Firecrackers

Patois: Mi ago buy some clappas fi di Christmas
English: I am going to buy some firecrackers for the Christmas