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.
Home leader
The person who is in charge at home
Patois: Di yard boss a cook dinner.
English: The home leader is cooking dinner.
Callaloo
A leafy green vegetable often used in soups and stews
Patois: Kallaloo strong like iron.
English: Callaloo is as strong as iron.
Wise person
Someone who is known for their wisdom
Patois: Di wise head always give good advice.
English: The wise person always gives good advice.