Definitions submitted by CongoKalungaGangalee

Galliwasp

The Jamaica giant galliwasp is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family. It was endemic to Jamaica.

Patois: Im ah lyad, nuh gyallawas nuh deh bout yah.
English: He is a liar, there is no galliwasp around here.

To hit or knock

To hit or knock

Patois: If yuh nuh stop badda badda mi, mi ah guh lik yuh inna yuh face.
English: If you do not stop bothering me, I going to hit you in your face.

A poor person.

A poor or needy person.

Patois: Wi ah suffera fram wi baan.
English: We have been poor since birth.

to suffer

It's used to mean poverty or suffering in life as a result of poverty.

Patois: Wi deh yah walla walla inna sufferation still.
English: We are still wallowing in poverty.

relax or take a nap.

To rest, relax or take a nap.

Patois: Fram mi two yai open ah fus light, mi neva get time fi bunk ah rest.
English: Since I woke up this morning, I haven't gotten any time to rest.