Patois Dictionary

1
[un-dah]
Preposition
Meaning
Under; underneath.
Example
"Di dog a sleep unda di mango tree."
2
[oo-noo]
Pronoun
Meaning
You all; you (plural second-person pronoun).
Example
"Unu need fi quiet down inna di room!"
3
[up-ful]
Adjective
Meaning
Positive, uplifting, joyful, righteous, or encouraging.
Example
"Wi listen to some upful reggae music dis morning."

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