Definitions submitted by anonymous

Centipede

A long, many-legged insect

Patois: Mi fraid a grung lizad, dem too nuff leg
English: I’m afraid of centipedes, they have too many legs

Silver

A shiny grey-white color

Patois: Mi silva ring gaan a di sie.
English: My silver ring is lost at sea.

River

A large natural stream of water

Patois: Wi a go swim a di riva.
English: We’re going to swim in the river.

Tamarind Candy

A sweet and sour treat made from tamarind fruit and sugar.

Patois: Mi cyaan resist di tamarind ball dem.
English: I can’t resist the tamarind candies.

To be under the influence of very potent marijuana (Hence the term high grade). Some men, particularly those from inner city communities, love to smoke marijuana before sex.