Patois Dictionary
1
Meaning
Inside the party; active in the dancehall scene or community event.
Example
"All di fashion trend start when people deh inna-di-dance."
3
Meaning
Fine, peaceful, harmonious, good, or excellent (iconic Rastafarian greeting/state).
Example
"Everything irie, mi brother, no stress at all."
4
Meaning
Unyielding strength, invincibility, or extreme tough resilience.
Example
"Bob Marley sing bout "dem a-go tired fi see mi face, dem cyah get mi out, mi wear mi iron-shirt"."
5
Meaning
Natural, organic, salt-free/unprocessed food adhering to Rastafarian dietary laws.
Example
"Rasta eat ital food cooked without salt or artificial ingredients."
6
Meaning
Rastafarian concept of oneness between God (Jah) and the individual, or "we/us".
Example
"I & I continuous inna righteousness every day."
7
Meaning
To meditate, contemplate deeply, or reflect spiritually.
Example
"Rasta love fi I-ditate pon di hills at sunrise."
8
Meaning
I, me, or myself (Rastafarian term emphasizing self-worth and divine presence).
Example
"I-man a go down a river go bathe."
9
Meaning
Brethren, close friends, or spiritual brothers/sisters in Rastafari.
Example
"Hail up all di idren dem inna di yard."
10
Meaning
Quick-tempered, furious, losing self-control, or blowing one's top.
Example
"Him turn ignorant and start throw furniture when him get vex."
11
Meaning
An informer, snitch, or police stool pigeon.
Example
"Nobody inna di community don't trust a informa."
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