Young boy
A young or small boy
Patois: Likkle man, come yah.
English: Young boy, come here.
Sweet Bun
A sweet, soft bread roll.
Patois: Mi like mi sugar bun wid butter pon top.
English: I like my sweet bun with butter on top.
Mint Candy
A refreshing, mint-flavored candy.
Patois: Gimme two a di minty dem, dem cool mi mout’ nice.
English: Give me two of the mint candies, they cool my mouth nicely.
Used to describe females who are sexually insatiable. Caribbean women who are of Indian descent are believed to have 'white liva'.
Jerk seasoning
A spicy seasoning blend
Patois: Mi a guh jerk some chicken.
English: I’m going to jerk some chicken.