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Definitions submitted by Dgalloway10


1. Dutty


English Translation

dirty


Definition

To be stank or have dirt on you.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi mudda tell mi sistah seh shi dutty.
English: My mother told my sister that she is dirty



posted on May 29, 2015

2. Gansey


English Translation

T-shirt


Example Sentences

Patois: Di bwoy hab on a dutty gansey yestideh
English: The boy had on a dirty t-shirt yesterday



posted on May 26, 2015

3. Mon


English Translation

Men


Definition

Women,men,and child. A word that's important to Jamaica and can be used to talk to anyone.


Example Sentences

Patois: Yestideh di gyal chat nonstop, Mon
English: Yesterday the girl chatted a lot, Men



posted on May 26, 2015