Confident person
Someone who walks with confidence and style
Patois: Watch di hot stepper a come through.
English: Watch the confident person coming through.
Greedy
Someone who likes to eat a lot
Patois: Yuh too licki-licki, save some fi others.
English: You’re too greedy, save some for others.
Local hero
Someone who is admired in their local community
Patois: Di ghetto star a help out di yout dem.
English: The local hero is helping out the youths.
Callaloo
A leafy green vegetable often used in soups and stews
Patois: Kallaloo strong like iron.
English: Callaloo is as strong as iron.
Home leader
The person who is in charge at home
Patois: Di yard boss a cook dinner.
English: The home leader is cooking dinner.