adjective
Street Slang
Likkle
/ˈlɪkl̩/ · adjective · slang
Patois pronunciation of 'little' — small in size, amount, or affection.
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Definitions
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The Patois way of saying 'little', meaning small in size.
“Pass mi the likkle bag, not the big one.”
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2
Used for a small amount or quantity of something.
“Just gimme a likkle bit.”
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An affectionate way to describe someone young or close, like 'my likkle bredren'.
“That's mi likkle cousin from foreign.”
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Likkle In A Sentence
Hold on a likkle, I'm almost ready.
She's a likkle ting but she runs the whole crew.
Just need a likkle more time to finish this.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois pronunciation of English 'little', reflecting Patois phonology. Spread through reggae, dancehall, and UK MLE.
People Also Ask
What does 'likkle' mean?
It's the Jamaican Patois way of pronouncing and spelling 'little'.
Is 'likkle' only about size?
No — it can mean a small amount, or be used affectionately for someone young or close to you.
What does 'likkle more' mean?
'Likkle more' is also Patois for 'see you later' or 'in a bit', as well as literally meaning 'a little more'.
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