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551. Likkle man


English Translation

Young boy


Definition

A young or small boy


Example Sentences

Patois: Likkle man, come yah.
English: Young boy, come here.



posted on May 24, 2024

552. Sugar Bun


English Translation

Sweet Bun


Definition

A sweet, soft bread roll.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi like mi sugar bun wid butter pon top.
English: I like my sweet bun with butter on top.



posted on May 24, 2024

553. Minty


English Translation

Mint Candy


Definition

A refreshing, mint-flavored candy.


Example Sentences

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.



posted on May 23, 2024

554. White liva gyal


Definition

Used to describe females who are sexually insatiable. Caribbean women who are of Indian descent are believed to have 'white liva'.



posted on May 23, 2024

555. Jerk


English Translation

Jerk seasoning


Definition

A spicy seasoning blend


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a guh jerk some chicken.
English: I’m going to jerk some chicken.



posted on May 23, 2024



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