Patois Dictionary
1
Meaning
Predatory, ruthlessly greedy, or extortionate.
Example
"Dat seller too cut-throat, him charge double di real price."
2
Meaning
An itchy skin rash, eczema, or skin irritation.
Example
"Di pickney scratching him arm cause him have craw-craw."
3
Meaning
A young man who idles or hangs out continuously on street corners.
Example
"Di corner-boy dem a talk story pon di lane."
4
Meaning
Look over there!; Behold!; Check that out!
Example
"Coo-deh! See di big rainbow across di mountain!"
5
Meaning
Come here; directive to approach.
Example
"Come yah, make mi show yuh something."
6
Meaning
To sit back with feet elevated; relax casually or lounge comfortably.
Example
"Him cock-up him foot pon di table and watch TV."
7
Meaning
A bitter medicinal herbal vine (Momordica charantia) brewed for detoxifying tea.
Example
"Boil di cerasee leaf dem fi cleanse yuh blood."
8
Meaning
To speak disparagingly, gossip, or accuse someone publicly by name.
Example
"Nuh come inna di village a call-name pon people."
9
Meaning
Insolent talkback, backtalk, or talking back to elders/authority.
Example
"Stop di chat-back and go clean yuh room right now!"
10
Meaning
A burrowing sand flea parasite (Tunga penetrans) that embeds in skin/feet.
Example
"Remove di chigger from yuh foot before it swell up."
11
Meaning
Chayote squash (Sechium edule), cooked in soups and stews.
Example
"Slice up two cho-cho and put dem inna di beef soup."
12
Meaning
Greedy, gluttonous, or covetous.
Example
"Nuh be so craven, leave some food fi yuh brother."
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