Definitions submitted by anonymous

Polenta

A dish made from cornmeal

Patois: Turn cornmeal fi dinner tonight.
English: Polenta for dinner tonight.

Cash

Money in the form of bills and coins

Patois: Mi need fi draw some kyash from di ATM.
English: I need to withdraw some cash from the ATM.

Ghost bat

A term for a bat associated with superstitions

Patois: Duppy bat a fly out wen night fall.
English: The ghost bat flies out when night falls.

Atmosphere

The feeling or atmosphere that a song or artist creates

Patois: Di vibes inna di dancehall tun up!
English: The atmosphere in the dancehall is turned up!

Machete

A broad, heavy knife used for cutting or as a weapon

Patois: Di cutlass sharp, so be careful wid it.
English: The machete is sharp, so be careful with it.