Keep left
To stay on the left side
Patois: Kip lef when yuh reach di fork in di road
English: Keep left when you reach the fork in the road
Driver
A person who drives a vehicle
Patois: Di driva a tek mi go a town.
English: The driver is taking me to town.
Quick-tempered person
Someone who gets angry quickly
Patois: Di hot head bwoy always inna trouble.
English: The quick-tempered boy is always in trouble.
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.
Rat
A term for a large rodent
Patois: Mi hear di ratta a gnaw inna di night.
English: I hear the rat gnawing in the night.