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921. Ginnal


English Translation

Trickster


Definition

Someone who is cunning, often in the context of money or business


Example Sentences

Patois: Watch him, him a real ginnal when it come to money.
English: Watch him, he’s a real trickster when it comes to money.



posted on May 24, 2024

922. Peenie wallie


English Translation

Firefly


Definition

A Jamaican term for firefly.


Example Sentences

Patois: Peenie wallie dem a blink inna di dark.
English: The fireflies are blinking in the dark.



posted on May 24, 2024

923. Pull up


English Translation

Replay


Definition

To stop and replay a track from the beginning.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dah song deh sweet, pull up!
English: That song is sweet; replay it!



posted on May 24, 2024

924. Collie


English Translation

Marijuana


Definition

Urban slang for marijuana or ganja


Example Sentences

Patois: Pass di collie, mi bredren.
English: Pass the marijuana, my friend.



posted on May 24, 2024

925. Anansi


English Translation

Spider


Definition

A trickster figure in Jamaican folklore.


Example Sentences

Patois: Anansi stories full up di place.
English: Spider stories are everywhere.



posted on May 24, 2024