Ketch-a-fyah

[kech-ah-fyah]

Definition

To catch fire, ignite, or get wildly excited.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di dry grass ketch-a-fyah quickly inna di drought.
English:
The dry grass caught fire quickly in the drought.

Patois:
Di crowd ketch-a-fyah when di superstar enter di stage.
English:
The crowd went wild with excitement when the superstar entered the stage.

Usage Tip

Literal catching on fire, or figurative explosion of excitement/energy in a dancehall or gathering.

Patois Synonym: ignite
English Synonym: catch fire; ignite; go wild

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