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1. Kicka


English Translation

Kicker


Definition

Someone who kicks or is good at kicking.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di footballa is a good kickah.
English: The football player is a good kicker.



posted on November 2, 2024


2. Wata Boots


English Translation

Waterproof boots


Definition

Boots worn in wet or muddy conditions


Example Sentences

Patois: Di farma always inna him wata boots.
English: The farmer is always in his waterproof boots.



posted on November 2, 2024


3. Tight-up


English Translation

Tight-fitting clothing


Definition

Refers to very tight clothing


Example Sentences

Patois: Di girl always wear tight-up jeans.
English: The girl always wears tight jeans.



posted on November 1, 2024


4. Picka


English Translation

Picker


Definition

Someone who picks or selects things.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di picka dem inna di field a work hard.
English: The pickers in the field are working hard.



posted on October 31, 2024


5. Tappa Tap


English Translation

Top quality


Definition

Extremely fashionable or high-quality clothing


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi shirt a di tappa tap style.
English: My shirt is the top-quality style.



posted on October 30, 2024


6. Jokah


English Translation

Joker


Definition

Someone who jokes around or doesn’t take things seriously.


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh is a jokah, always a mek mi laugh.
English: You’re a joker, always making me laugh.



posted on October 29, 2024






7. Sketel Suit


English Translation

Revealing attire


Definition

Outfits worn by women that show a lot of skin


Example Sentences

Patois: She wear a sketel suit pon di road.
English: She’s wearing a revealing outfit on the road.



posted on October 29, 2024


8. Frak


English Translation

Dress (formal)


Definition

Refers to a formal or Sunday dress


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi granny always wear frak go church.
English: My grandmother always wears a dress to church.



posted on October 27, 2024


9. Tear-up


English Translation

Torn clothing


Definition

Clothes that are ripped or torn


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh cyaan wear tear-up jeans everywhere.
English: You can’t wear torn jeans everywhere.



posted on October 26, 2024


10. Swinga


English Translation

Swinger


Example Sentences

Patois: Di yute dem deh pon di swings, dem a swingah.
English: The kids are on the swings, they’re swingers.



posted on October 26, 2024


11. Gyalis Suit


English Translation

Player's attire


Definition

An outfit worn by a womanizer or ladies' man


Example Sentences

Patois: Him step out inna him gyalis suit tonight.
English: He stepped out in his player’s attire tonight.



posted on October 25, 2024


12. Wallabees


English Translation

Wallabee shoes


Definition

A type of shoes, especially the Clarks Wallabee


Example Sentences

Patois: Di Wallabees a mash up di place!
English: The Wallabees shoes are dominating the scene!



posted on October 23, 2024