Definitions submitted by anonymous

Scavenger

A person who takes advantage of others

Patois: Nuh trust di jancro, him will tek yuh last dime.
English: Don’t trust the scavenger, he will take your last dime.

Mackerel stew

A dish made with mackerel and coconut milk

Patois: Mackerel run down mek yuh mouth water.
English: Mackerel stew makes your mouth water.

Skink

A type of lizard

Patois: Di sinky a move quick-quick.
English: The skink is moving very fast.

Chimney

The part of a house that lets smoke escape

Patois: Clean out di chimmey before wi light di fire.
English: Clean out the chimney before we light the fire.

Protection

Salt, used in rituals for protection against evil

Patois: Throw salt over yuh shoulder fi keep 'way bad spirits.
English: Throw salt over your shoulder to keep away bad spirits.