Patois Dictionary

1
[zeen]
Interjection
Meaning
Understood; agreed; I see (affirmation tag).
Example
"Wi a go meet a di park tomorrow morning. — Zeen!"
2
[zim-mee]
Question
Meaning
"Do you understand me?" (slang contraction of "Do you hear me / see me?").
Example
"Wi haffi stay focused pon di goal, zimmi?"

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