Jamaican Patwah Logo

Learn Jamaican Language & Culture




Jamaican Patois Starter Kit
Still confused by this word? Learn the most common Jamaican Patois phrases and hear how they’re actually pronounced so everything starts to make sense.


Definitions of "Jonkunnu"


1. Jonkunnu


English Translation

Traditional masquerade


Definition

A character in traditional celebrations, sometimes associated with ancestral spirits


Example Sentences

Patois: Jonkunnu come 'round every Christmas time.
English: The traditional masquerade comes around every Christmas.


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Goat mout ,



posted by anonymous on June 10, 2024





5735+ Patois Definitions have been added so far

Want to add a word?
Define it here