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Trending Words on Jamaican Patwah


1. Obeah man


English Translation

Witch Doctor


Definition

A witch doctor who practices the Jamaican dark magic called obeah


Example Sentences

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



posted on September 13, 2013

2. Chaka-chaka


English Translation

Messy


Definition

Disorganized or untidy


Example Sentences

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



posted on June 25, 2023

3. Radam


Definition

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.


Example Sentences

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



posted on December 23, 2022

4. Ginnal


English Translation

Con Artist


Definition

Someone who is a trickster or con-person.


Example Sentences

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



posted on April 25, 2013

5. a gaadin


English Translation

Gardening


Example Sentences

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



posted on February 27, 2023