Attractive woman
A woman who is considered very attractive
Patois: Di hot gal dem a turn heads.
English: The attractive women are turning heads.
Stand on your feet
A phrase encouraging someone to be independent
Patois: Yuh haffi tan pon yuh foot when yuh a cook.
English: You have to stand on your feet when you cook.
Papaya
A tropical fruit with a sweet and juicy orange flesh.
Patois: Mi a go blend up di pawpaw fi mek juice.
English: I’m going to blend the papaya to make juice.
It is over there
Indicating the location of something
Patois: Yuh phone si it ova deh suh
English: Your phone, it is over there
Accountant
A person who manages financial accounts
Patois: Di akountant a balance di buk dem.
English: The accountant is balancing the books.