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581. Blue Draws


English Translation

Tie-a-Leaf


Definition

A sweet pudding traditionally wrapped and steamed in banana leaves.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi granny mek di best blue draws inna di whole town.
English: My granny makes the best tie-a-leaf in the whole town.



posted on May 22, 2024

582. Wata yuh garden


Definition

Ladies, when a man indicates that he wants to 'wata yuh garden', he wants to have sex with you.



posted on May 21, 2024

583. Coco


English Translation

Taro


Definition

A type of root vegetable


Example Sentences

Patois: Coco nice when yuh boil it.
English: Taro is nice when you boil it.



posted on May 21, 2024

584. Brawta


English Translation

Bonus


Definition

Something extra, especially with purchases; can refer to extra money


Example Sentences

Patois: Buy two bread an’ get a brawta slice.
English: Buy two loaves and get an extra slice.



posted on May 21, 2024

585. Sea puss


English Translation

Octopus


Definition

Jamaican term for octopus


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi ketch a sea puss inna di net.
English: We caught an octopus in the net.



posted on May 21, 2024



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