Clean/Well-dressed
Looking sharp or well-dressed
Patois: Yuh outfit criss mi G!
English: Your outfit is sharp, my friend!
The question of whether Jamaican Patois is merely "broken English" often sparks lively debate. At first glance, this language might seem perplexing, with its unique pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
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Doing great
Patois: Yow mi criss
English: Hey, I'm great
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
Great
Very good, satisfactory or excellent
Patois: Mi criss
English: I'm great
ok / fine
Patois: Yuh ciss? wi waa fi leff
English: Are you ok? we want to leave
Good
Slang expression for stating that everything is good/alright.
Patois: (Person 1): Yow! Yuh need help wid di homework? (Person 2): No, mi criss
English: (Person 1): Hey! Do you need help with the homework? (Person 2): No, I’m good
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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