Baby mother
The mother of one’s child, not necessarily a spouse
Patois: Mi baby mada a tek care a di likkle one.
English: My baby mother is taking care of the little one.
After
Following in time or place
Patois: Di shop deh afta di stoplight
English: The shop is after the stoplight
Dealer
A person who buys and sells things
Patois: Di deala a sell some nice car.
English: The dealer is selling some nice cars.
Person without dreadlocks
Someone without dreadlocks, often used to describe mainstream society
Patois: Di baldhead nuh undastan’ we culture.
English: The person without dreadlocks doesn’t understand our culture.
Sugar Candy
A simple sugar candy.
Patois: Di likkle yute dem love dem sugar dandy.
English: The little kids love their sugar candy.