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821. Rizzla


English Translation

Rolling paper


Definition

A brand of rolling paper for cigarettes or joints


Example Sentences

Patois: Pass mi di rizzla, mi need fi roll a spliff.
English: Pass me the rolling paper, I need to roll a joint.



posted on May 12, 2024

822. Obeah man


English Translation

Witch doctor


Definition

A practitioner of obeah


Example Sentences

Patois: Di obeah man seh him can cure mi sickness.
English: The witch doctor says he can cure my illness.



posted on May 12, 2024

823. Brite and early


English Translation

Early morning


Definition

Very early in the morning


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi wake up brite and early.
English: I woke up very early.



posted on May 12, 2024

824. Pikney


English Translation

Child


Definition

A young person


Example Sentences

Patois: Di pikni dem a play futbal.
English: The children are playing football.



posted on May 12, 2024

825. Rasta colors


Definition

The symbolic combination of red, green, and gold


Example Sentences

Patois: Di shirt have di Rasta colors pon it.
English: The shirt has the Rasta colors on it.



posted on May 12, 2024



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