Trending Words on Jamaican Patwah

can't

can't

Patois: I cyaan guh deh caw ah place of babylon
English: I can't go there because that's the place of babylon

Influential woman

A woman who commands respect on the streets

Patois: Di street queen a look out fi di community.
English: The influential woman is looking out for the community.

Baby Mother

The mother of a child.

(patois) She a mi baby madda.
(english) She is my baby’s mother.

someone of no class, uncouth, a hooligan

Patois: Di tegareg try fi bruk inna mi house yestideh
English: The hooligan tried to break into my house yesterday

Damn!

Use to express mild surprise or irritation.

(patois) Rhaatid! A weh dat cum from?
(english) Damn! Where did that come from?

slippery /slimy

Patois: Nuh run di place sipple.
English: Don't run, the place is slippery.