Hol’ a medz

[hohl ah medz]

Definition

To meditate, relax deeply, reflect, or contemplate quiet thoughts.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Mi a go sit by di seaside and hol' a medz.
English:
I am going to sit by the seaside and meditate/reflect quietly.

Patois:
Make wi hol' a medz before wi make di decision.
English:
Let us reflect quietly before we make the decision.

Usage Tip

Popular phrase derived from Rastafarian reasoning, meaning to reflect quietly or chill out.

Patois Synonym: reason
English Synonym: meditate; reflect; contemplate

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