Virtuous woman
A Rastafarian woman or any woman who conducts herself in a virtuous manner.
Patois: Give thanks, Empress
English: Thank you, my queen
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
Nicknames are an important part of Jamaican culture, with each one holding a special meaning. They help us connect with each other and celebrate different aspects of our lives. For example, someone might be nicknamed "Tiny" because they are small, or "Lively" because they always have a lot of energy.
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A respectful term for a woman.
Patois: Dat empress deh look nice.
English: That woman looks nice.
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
Girlfriend
A Rastafarian expression used to refer to one's significant other.
Patois: Mi nah go a road todeh, mi agi spen sum time wid mi empress
English: I’m not going out today, I’m going to spend some time with my girlfriend.
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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