dance
Verb describing a specific reggae rhythmic step dance.
Patois: Dem luv skank to di music.
English: They love to dance to the music.
cultural
Adjective describing authentic traditional or conscious lifestyles.
Patois: A roots music dat.
English: That is cultural music.
rhythm
Noun indicating the musical backing track or beat.
Patois: Di riddim loud.
English: The rhythm is loud.
slap
Verb meaning to strike with an open hand.
Patois: Im bax im face.
English: He slapped his face.
hit
Verb meaning to strike strike a blow or collide with.
Patois: Di stone lick di windah.
English: The stone hit the window.