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596. Watafront


English Translation

Waterfront


Definition

Land along a body of water


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem a build new shop dem a di watafront.
English: They are building new shops at the waterfront.



posted on May 21, 2024

597. Jackass corn


English Translation

Hard Dough Biscuit


Definition

A hard, sweetened biscuit.


Example Sentences

Patois: Jackass corn tough, but it nice wid a cup a tea.
English: Hard dough biscuits are tough, but they’re nice with a cup of tea.



posted on May 21, 2024

598. Vitamin S


Definition

This means sex, this term was popularized by a Dancehall hit song.



posted on May 20, 2024

599. Chawklit


English Translation

Chocolate


Definition

A sweet treat made from cocoa


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a beg yuh a piece a di chawklit.
English: I’m asking you for a piece of the chocolate.



posted on May 20, 2024

600. bankra


English Translation

Basket


Definition

A large basket for carrying goods


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a go di market wid mi bankra.
English: I’m going to the market with my basket.



posted on May 20, 2024



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