Young leader
A young and respected leader
Patois: Di genna a lead di youth dem.
English: The young leader is leading the youths.
Meat pie
A pastry filled with meat or vegetables
Patois: Beef patty hot and ready.
English: Beef meat pie is hot and ready.
Yellow mombin
A small, oval fruit with a tart flavor.
Patois: Hog plum tree full a fruit dis year.
English: The yellow mombin tree is full of fruit this year.
Inside
Within a space or area
Patois: Di money deh in deh.
English: The money is inside.
Informer
A person who provides information, often secretly
Patois: Nuh trust di infaama, im a sell wi out.
English: Don’t trust the informer, he’s selling us out.