Definitions submitted by anonymous

Across

From one side to the other

Patois: Di bank deh krass di street
English: The bank is across the street

Tailor

A person who makes, alters, or repairs clothes

Patois: Di tailah a mek a new suit fi mi.
English: The tailor is making a new suit for me.

Friend

A term for a friend

Patois: Wah gwaan, star?
English: What’s going on, friend?

Praying mantis

An insect with long front legs that it holds in a praying position

Patois: Di jook-jook jus siddung pon di leaf a wait
English: The praying mantis just sits on the leaf waiting

Khaki

A light brownish color

Patois: Im ina im kaki unifam.
English: He’s in his khaki uniform.