Latest Additions on Jamaican Patwah

A Fast Car

A car that is driving or capable of driving at high speeds.

Patois: Yow! look pan di beast a skate pan di toll
English: Hey look at that car driving fast on the toll

Herbalist

A Bush Docta is a person who uses traditional knowledge of herbs and plants to treat various ailments. This practice, known as **bush medicine**, is deeply rooted in Jamaican culture and involves the use of natural remedies passed down through generations.

Patois: Di bush docta gi mi some herbs fi mi cold.
English: The herbalist gave me some herbs for my cold.

Slang expression use to describe drifting a car on a toll road/highway.

Patois: House can skate pon e toll?
English: Can a house drift on the highway?

Home manager

The woman who manages the household

Patois: Di yard queen a keep tings in order.
English: The home manager is keeping things in order.

Sage

A person known for their wisdom and insight

Patois: Di wise one always have di right words.
English: The sage always has the right words.

Powerful person

Someone with a powerful presence or influence

Patois: When di thunda talk, everybody listen.
English: When the powerful person talks, everybody listens.

Influential woman

A woman who commands respect on the streets

Patois: Di street queen a look out fi di community.
English: The influential woman is looking out for the community.

Independent thinker

Someone who thinks for themselves and resists conformity

Patois: Di soul rebel a fight fi freedom.
English: The independent thinker is fighting for freedom.

Young Rastafarian

A young person who follows the Rastafarian religion

Patois: Di rasta youth a learn di ways.
English: The young Rastafarian is learning the ways.

Fast person

Someone known for their speed or quickness

Patois: Di lightning bwoy win di race again.
English: The fast person won the race again.

Naturalist

A person who lives a natural and healthy lifestyle

Patois: Di ital soul a plant up some herbs.
English: The naturalist is planting some herbs.

Local hero

Someone who is admired in their local community

Patois: Di ghetto star a help out di yout dem.
English: The local hero is helping out the youths.