Definitions of "Nyam"

1. Nyam (Verb)

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English Translation

Eat

Definition

"Nyam" means to eat and is commonly used in everyday conversation across Jamaica. It can refer to anything from having a full meal to grabbing a quick snack. The word has African roots and reflects the influence of West African languages on Jamaican Patois.

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi deh nyam sum jerk chicken, it taste gud!
English: I'm eating some jerk chicken; it tastes good!

Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,

posted by anonymous on August 5, 2023

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Other Definitions of "Nyam"

2. Nyam

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English Translation

Eat

Definition

To eat

Example Sentences

Patois: Wi a go nyam some food now.
English: We are going to eat some food now.

Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,

posted by anonymous on June 4, 2024

3. Nyam (Verb)

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English Translation

Eat

Definition

To consume food

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nyam ackee and saltfish fi breakfast
English: I ate ackee and saltfish for breakfast

posted by anonymous on June 19, 2023

4. Nyam

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English Translation

Eat, eating, eaten etc...

Definition

Means either "eat" or "eating"

Example Sentences

Patois: Fram mawning mi nuh nyam
English: Since morning I haven't eaten

posted by YhawGucci2019 on November 22, 2018

5. Nyam

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English Translation

eat

Definition

To eat

Example Sentences

Patois: Gimme food fi nyam
English: Give me food to eat

posted by Lian on March 26, 2017

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