Stepchild
A child of one’s spouse from a previous relationship
Patois: Mi step pickney a lurn fi swim.
English: My stepchild is learning to swim.
Tank top
A tight-fitting tank top
Patois: Di belly skin mek outta stretch material.
English: The tank top is made out of stretch material.
Down
Towards a lower place or position
Patois: Di market deh dung di road
English: The market is down the road
Journalist
A person who collects, writes, or distributes news
Patois: Di jurnalis a ask nuff question.
English: The journalist is asking a lot of questions.
Trendsetter
Someone who is fashionable
Patois: She a di hotsteppa a di party.
English: She’s the trendsetter of the party.