Trending Words on Jamaican Patwah

Witch Doctor

A witch doctor who practices the Jamaican dark magic called obeah

Patois: Yuh did know seh him a obeah man?
English: Did you know that he’s a witch doctor?

Messy

Disorganized or untidy

Patois: Mi room look chaka-chaka
English: My room looks messy

Slang term used to declare that something or someone has gotten exactly what they deserved. It may also be used as an expression after something funny, over the top or a transformation takes place.

This expression was created by internet sensation "Peanut Dread" in one of his viral videos.

Patois: Anything sweet yuh gwaan sour yuh rass, Radam!
English: Anything that you feel good about is going to bring disgrace.

Con Artist

Someone who is a trickster or con-person.

(patois) Him a ginnal, Him a sell fake gold watch
(english) He’s a con artist, he’s selling fake gold watches

Gardening

Patois: Im luv gaadin pan wikendz.
English: He enjoys gardening on weekends.