Jamaican phrase often used to say; make room or squeeze in.
Small up yuhself
something is broken completely or when someone is hurt severely (2 Words/a phrase)
Mash up
Small efforts add up over time to achieve big success. (jamaican proverb)
"One, one coco full basket" or "every mickle mek a muckle"
Green or yellow fruit owned by the 6th month
June Plum
A word meaning-deeply greedy, gluttonous
Craven
feeling nervous, timid or anxious "di man get_____"
Jiji
A craving for a non-traditional or tasty treat, usually on a Friday (pay day) (Phrase)
"feel fi somn nice"
Staple in Jamaican box lunch and Sunday dinner
rice and peas
Someone who acts stuck-up, snobby, or overly proper is termed as...
to be fully dressed up, glammed up, or groomed with nice hair, makeup, and clothes
dolly dung or well dolly dung
Text language used to express uncontrollable laughter
DWL
A small pastry tart filled with sweet, sticky grated coconut
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gossip, idle talk or spreading rumors. (one word)
Labrish
harboring deep envy, jealousy, or ill will toward someone else's success, possessions, or happiness
bad mine (bad mind)
"a little extra, bonus or freebie" (one word)
Brawta
Bulla and _________
Bulla and pear
Describing someone who is overly pushy, intrusive, or meddlesome (one word)
Nuff
a lazy, unmotivated person with no ambition, style, or proper social etiquette (usually applies to a male)
Cruff
when something is acceptable, adequate, or okay for the time being, even if it is not perfect. You say.....?
It can gwaan
A round, red fruit filled with juicy, edible red seeds
Panganot/ Pomegranate