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happen

Verb meaning to occur or take place.

Patois: Wat a hap'n?
English: What is happening?

home

Noun referring to one's residence or country of origin.

Patois: Mi deh guh a mi yaad.
English: I am going home.

peasant

Noun historically used for a country person or unsophisticated individual.

Patois: Nuh act like a quashie.
English: Don't act like a peasant.

codfish

Noun referring to dried salted cod.

Patois: Mi luv saltfish.
English: I love codfish.

ghetto

Noun referring to a specific urban community or faction.

Patois: Im hail from gaza.
English: He hails from the ghetto.