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
Largest parish on the island
St. Ann
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
Capital of the "bread basket" parish of Jamaica, with wildlife that come to the surface
Black River:
Boat tours let visitors see wild crocodiles up close.
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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6th and longest serving prime minister, holding office for 14 years
Most Honourable PJ Patterson
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
"Queen of the track" with nine Olympic medals
Merlene Ottey
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
Youngest grammy winner from jamaica
Koffee