Nanny
Refers to a caregiver, often used to refer to a grandmother who takes care of the grandchildren.
Patois: "Mi nanny always spoils us with treats."
English: "My nanny always spoils us with treats."
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Read more »Jamaican five hundred ($500) dollar bill
Slang use to refer to Jamaican five hundred ($500) dollar bill which features “Nanny of the Maroons” (one of Jamaica’s national heroes) printed on it.
(patois) Mi juss find a Nanny
(english) I just found a five hundred dollar bill
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