Patois Dictionary
1
Meaning
To go smoothly, operate successfully, or proceed without problems.
Example
"Everything a run-sweet wid di project so far."
2
Meaning
To talk smoothly, flirt insincerely, or attempt to deceive someone with rhetoric.
Example
"Don't listen to him, him just a run-a-line pon yuh."
3
Meaning
Patois word for rhythm; instrumental backing track in reggae and dancehall.
Example
"Di producer build a fresh riddim fi di new album."
4
Meaning
Iconic Jamaican popular music genre originating in the late 1960s with rhythmic offbeats.
Example
"Reggae music play everywhere pon di island."
5
Meaning
Abrahamic spiritual and cultural movement originating in Jamaica in the 1930s.
Example
"Rastafari culture preach peace, love, and unity globally."
6
Meaning
Round-headed person; casual or humorous descriptor.
Example
"See di roun'-head bwoy sitting pon di fence."
7
Meaning
Operations, current happenings, affairs, or affairs of state.
Example
"How di runnings stay down a town today?"
8
Meaning
To cook an informal outdoor communal meal with friends (often soup or cookup).
Example
"Mek wi go down a river and run-a-boat today."
9
Meaning
A noisy quarrel, argument, or brawl.
Example
"Di two neighbor drop inna a big row dis morning."
10
Meaning
High-class, snobbish, or aristocratic person.
Example
"Look pon di risto lady inna di fancy carriage."
11
Meaning
An exclamation of surprise, amazement, shock, or anger.
Example
"Rhaatid! Look how di price jump up!"
12
Meaning
A greeting; a sign of admiration.
Example
"Respect to di elders every time."
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