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Old-time-story

[ohld-tyme-stoh-ree]
Noun
Meaning
Traditional folklore, ancient fable, or historical tale.
Example
"Grandfather love tell old-time-story round di fire at night."
2

One-away

[wun-ah-way]
Adjective
Meaning
Standalone, unique, solitary, or custom-built.
Example
"Him drive a one-away custom car through di town."
3

Out-a-order

[owt-ah-or-der]
Adjective
Meaning
Disrespectful, improper, rude, or breaching social etiquette.
Example
"Di boy action was completely out-a-order in front a di elder."
4

Overstand

[oh-ver-stand]
Verb
Meaning
Rastafarian term replacing 'understand' to signify enlightened comprehension.
Example
"Rasta nuh say understand, wi say overstand."
5

Obeah

[oh-bee-ah]
Noun
Meaning
Traditional Afro-Caribbean folk magic, spiritual sorcery, or esoteric practices.
Example
"Some people still fear obeah inna di deep countryside."
6

Old-timer

[ohld-ty-mer]
Noun
Meaning
An elderly, veteran, or experienced long-time resident/person.
Example
"Di old-timer dem remember how di town look sixty year ago."
7

Ole

[ohl]
Adjective
Meaning
Old; aged; ancient.
Example
"See di ole man sitting pon di veranda."
8

One Love

[wun luv]
Greeting
Meaning
Universal Rastafarian and Jamaican greeting/farewell expressing solidarity, unity, and love.
Example
"One Love, mi brother, walk safe pon di road."
9

One-one

[wun-wun]
Adverb
Meaning
Individually, one by one, bit by bit.
Example
"One-one cocoa fill basket."
10

One-time

[wun-tyme]
Adverb
Meaning
Immediately, instantly, or right on the spot.
Example
"When di boss call, him respond one-time."
11

Ooman

[oo-man]
Noun
Meaning
Woman; female.
Example
"Di ooman carry di basket pon her head."
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