Latest Additions on Jamaican Patwah

Matcher

Something that goes well with another thing

Patois: Dis shoes a di perfect matcha fi di dress.
English: These shoes are the perfect match for the dress.

Thinker

Someone who thinks deeply or carefully.

Patois: Mi bredda a real tinkah, always a study tings.
English: My brother is a real thinker, always studying things.

Gambler

Someone who plays games of chance

Patois: Him lose big, real gambla.
English: He lost big, a real gambler.

Thistle/Sticker

A thorny plant or something sharp that sticks into things.

Patois: Di makka prickle mi foot when mi walk.
English: The thistle pricked my foot when I walked.

Hustler

A person who works hard to earn money, often through unconventional means.

Patois: Him a real hustla, always a find a way fi mek money.
English: He's a real hustler, always finding a way to make money.

Scratcher

Someone who scratches

Patois: Di man a real scratcha, always a itch.
English: The man is always scratching, always itchy.

White master

Colonial-era term for plantation owner

Patois: Backra-massa neva care bout di slave dem.
English: The white master never cared about the slaves.

Bubbler

Someone or something that creates bubbles, or someone who is full of energy and life.

Patois: Di likkle yute a real bubbla, full a energy.
English: The little kid is a real bubbler, full of energy.

Mover

Someone who relocates things

Patois: Di mova dem pack up everything quick.
English: The movers packed up everything quickly.

Sticker

A label or adhesive material, or something that sticks to surfaces.

Patois: Mi likkle cousin love sticka pon him book.
English: My little cousin loves stickers on his book.

Helper

Someone who assists

Patois: Mi helpa a come help mi clean di house.
English: My helper is coming to help me clean the house.

Jumper

Someone who jumps

Patois: Di jumpa clear di fence quick.
English: The jumper cleared the fence quickly.