Smile
To smile
Patois: Yes Natty look pon the whole ah we in the picture just a skin up Teeth and ting everyone Irie
English: Ok Natty, look on all of us in the picture just smiling and everyone's happy
Ever texted a Jamaican friend and felt puzzled by the words and shortcuts they use? Jamaican texting slang is a mix of Patois with clever, punchy phrases that are as vibrant as the culture itself.
Read more »To smile, grin or laugh at someone or something.
Patois: Wah mek yuh deh skin yuh teeth, yuh si singting funny?
English: Why are you grinning, did you see something funny?
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