Money
Used in reference to banknotes
Patois: All about di paypa.
English: It’s all about the money.
Turkey Vulture
A term referring to the turkey vulture
Patois: Di jankro a circle ova di dead animal.
English: The turkey vulture is circling the dead animal
Feeling good
A state of well-being
Patois: Di concert mek mi feel irie.
English: The concert made me feel good.
Thorns
Sharp, pointed defensive parts of a plant.
Patois: Careful a di macka bush deh.
English: Be careful of that thorn bush there.
Healing place
A location where healing rituals are practiced
Patois: Wi ago go di balm yard fi di cleansing.
English: We are going to the healing place for the cleansing.