Waterfront
Land along a body of water
Patois: Dem a build new shop dem a di watafront.
English: They are building new shops at the waterfront.
Hard Dough Biscuit
A hard, sweetened biscuit.
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.
This means sex, this term was popularized by a Dancehall hit song.
Chocolate
A sweet treat made from cocoa
Patois: Mi a beg yuh a piece a di chawklit.
English: I’m asking you for a piece of the chocolate.
Basket
A large basket for carrying goods
Patois: Mi a go di market wid mi bankra.
English: I’m going to the market with my basket.