Brethren
Rastafarian slang for “brethren”
(patois) Idren, Babylon deh roun di corner, hide di weed
(english) Brethren, the police is around the corner, hide the weed
Callaloo
Rasta slang for “Callaloo”, a popular Caribbean dish which originated from West Africa.
(patois) Mi ago cook ilallo fi brekfast
(english) I am going to cook callaloo for breakfast
I
Rasta slang for referring to oneself
(patois) I-man nuh trust Babylon
(english) I don’t trust the police
Con Artist
Someone who is a trickster or con-person.
(patois) Im a ginnal, Im a sell fake gold watch
(english) He’s a con artist, he’s selling fake gold watches
Give me
(patois) Gimme mi money!
(english) Give me my money!