#caribbean

Patois pronunciation of 'tune' — a track, especially a banger.

Jamaican word for feeling good, at peace, and everything being alright.

To praise, hype up, or give respect to someone — a shout-out, Jamaican style.

Patois for 'to eat' — usually eating fast, hungrily, or with relish.

A quick Patois-rooted greeting, like 'yo' or 'oi' between bredren.

A big dancehall party or rave — also a term for dancehall music itself.

Patois for a child or kid — your pickney are your children.

A ghost or spirit in Caribbean folklore — also slang for ending someone's career.

The UK street spelling of 'wha gwaan' — a casual 'what's up' greeting.

Patois for home or Jamaica itself — 'back a yard' means back home.

A little extra freebie thrown in — Jamaica's version of a bonus or lagniappe.

Patois for 'dirty' — can mean filthy, an insult, or a sick beat that goes hard.

Patois for a con artist, trickster, or smooth-talking hustler.

Patois for 'understood' or 'I get you' — agreement and acknowledgement in one word.

Patois for 'can't' — can't do, can't manage, can't be bothered.

Patois for 'going on' — what's happening, or telling someone to carry on.

Patois pronunciation of 'girl' — a girl, woman, or someone's girlfriend.

Patois pronunciation of 'little' — small in size, amount, or affection.

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The classic Jamaican greeting — literally 'what's going on', like 'what's up'.

To destroy, break, or wreck something — or to absolutely smash a performance.