Influential woman
A woman who commands respect on the streets
Patois: Di street queen a look out fi di community.
English: The influential woman is looking out for the community.
Small amount
A small amount of something
Patois: Gimme a quattie worth a sugar.
English: Give me a small amount of sugar.
Independent thinker
Someone who thinks for themselves and resists conformity
Patois: Di soul rebel a fight fi freedom.
English: The independent thinker is fighting for freedom.
Meat pie
A pastry filled with meat or vegetables
Patois: Mi want a beef patty.
English: I want a beef meat pie.
Young Rastafarian
A young person who follows the Rastafarian religion
Patois: Di rasta youth a learn di ways.
English: The young Rastafarian is learning the ways.