78 words and counting — one every day from the yard.
Nov 01, 2026Oily BackRefers to men who are really strong or who are seem to be in short supply on sex. Oct 31, 2026Nine MileNine Mile is the birthplace and final resting place of Reggae Legend Bob Marley Oct 30, 2026Mash upTo break, destroy, ruin, or damage something physically, emotionally, or metaphorically. It can also describe … Oct 29, 2026Labba LabbaCharacterized by talking too much. Oct 28, 2026Kaka faatA crude or comedic Jamaican Patois term used to describe a messy accident involving defecation and flatulence,… Oct 27, 2026Jeezam PeasAn exclamation of shock, use interchangeably for “Jesus Christ” Oct 26, 2026im selfReflexive form of im. Oct 25, 2026Half EediatA stupid or idiotic person. The literal translation is "Half idiot". Oct 24, 2026Ghetto bwoyA boy from the Ghetto Oct 23, 2026Fi arUsed to indicate possession by a female Oct 22, 2026Everyting cook and curryA slang expression meaning 'everything is just fine.' Oct 21, 2026Dead lefInheritance, mostly pieces of land and houses. It's what one gets of a deceased family's property as… Oct 20, 2026Chiney bumpA small round knot of twisted hair — the Jamaican name for the African hairstyle known elsewhere as Bantu or N… Oct 19, 2026bagga tingsA phrase used to denote a large quantity or numerous items. Oct 18, 2026Yaad bwoyA slang term for a person of Jamaican descent. Oct 17, 2026Wah Di PreeSlang phrase used to greet a friend (mostly used by young people). Oct 16, 2026VibesThe feeling or atmosphere that a song or artist creates Oct 15, 2026UnuThe plural form of 'you,' referring to a group of people. Oct 14, 2026tan bad"tan bad" in Jamaican Patois would refer to someone who's acting selfishly without regard for o… Oct 13, 2026Saint AnnBirthplace of reggae legend Bob Marley, featuring beautiful landscapes... Oct 12, 2026Reggae NightDedicated evening at music festivals in Jamaica honoring iconic reggae... Oct 11, 2026QueffaA killer, murderer, or gunman. Oct 10, 2026Peppa GrainInsult term used to mock African hair that is low cut and uncombed hence... Oct 09, 2026Ole NiggaA derogatory term used to refer to a black person of low social standing or... Oct 08, 2026Nine Nitea social gathering associated with death, usually held before a funeral Oct 07, 2026Mad miTo make someone upset or cause them to feel as if they are going crazy. Oct 06, 2026Likkle manA young or small boy Oct 05, 2026Kip riteTo stay on the right side Oct 04, 2026Jeezam PeesAn exclamation of shock, used interchangeably for 'Jesus Christ'. Oct 03, 2026inna diTo be inside a place whether home,club or school Oct 02, 2026High GradeA slang term used to refer to marijuana of superior quality. Oct 01, 2026Ganja FarmA place where cannabis is cultivated, often illegally, for personal or commercial use Sep 30, 2026Fi miA possessive pronoun, indicating something belongs to the speaker. Sep 29, 2026Everyting is EverytingA slang expression used to convey that all is well or everything is proceeding as planned Sep 28, 2026Dash wehTo discard something. Sep 27, 2026LivityThe righteous, spiritual, and conscious way of living. It's about the energy and vibration you put into t… Sep 26, 2026Pum PumA vulgar term for female genitalia. Often used in dancehall lyrics. Not recommended for polite conversation bu… Sep 25, 2026DuttyDirty, filthy, or unclean. Can be literal or figurative, used to describe anything from a dirty room to a corr… Sep 24, 2026RiddimRhythm, the beat or instrumental track in reggae and dancehall music. In broader culture, it represents the fl… Sep 23, 2026ZeenUnderstood, okay, or seen. Similar to 'seen' or 'I understand'. Used to acknowledge someth… Sep 22, 2026YowHey, yo, or a call to get attention. One of the most common Jamaican interjections, used to start conversation… Sep 21, 2026ObeahTraditional African spiritual practice involving spells, divination, and communication with spirits. Deeply ro… Sep 20, 2026Guh DownTo go down, descend, or go downstairs. Literal movement from a higher to a lower place. Also part of 'Wat… Sep 19, 2026BwaayBoy, young man, or guy. A casual term for a male, similar to 'youth' or 'man'. Used consta… Sep 18, 2026TunTo turn, to become, or to transform. 'Tun up' means to increase or amplify. 'Tun dung' mea… Sep 17, 2026LikkleLittle, small, or a small amount. One of the most common Patois words, used constantly in everyday speech. Sep 16, 2026GweyGo away. A direct command to leave or dismiss someone. Sep 15, 2026PowaPower, strength, or authority. Can refer to physical strength, political power, or spiritual energy. Sep 14, 2026Mek ItTo succeed, to achieve something, or to reach a goal. 'Yuh a go mek it' means you will succeed. A me… Sep 13, 2026MawgaMeagre, skinny, or thin. Used to describe someone or something that is painfully thin. Sep 12, 2026GuhTo go. One of the most common Patois verbs, used in countless expressions and phrases. Sep 11, 2026BaxTo slap someone in the face. A box. Also used as a noun for a slap. Sep 10, 2026DundusAn expression for an albino. Someone who lacks pigmentation in their skin. Sep 09, 2026GyaadGuard, protector, or someone who watches over something. The Patois pronunciation of 'guard'. Sep 08, 2026JancroA person who takes advantage of others. Originally refers to a vulture or turkey buzzard, used figuratively fo… Sep 07, 2026Fenkeh-FenkehBland, poorly prepared, or flimsy. Describes food, things, or even an attitude with no substance, thrown toget… Sep 06, 2026BakraOverseer or superior. From the slavery term 'back raw', referring to being whipped by the slavemaste… Sep 05, 2026LabrishGossip, idle chatter, or frivolous talk. The kind of conversation that carries no substance but spreads quickl… Sep 04, 2026Kiss TeetTo suck one's teeth in annoyance or dismissal. A sharp 'steupse' sound that communicates disres… Sep 03, 2026FayvaTo resemble, to look like, or to favor someone in appearance. 'Yuh fayva yuh fadda' means you look l… Sep 02, 2026MissaMister, a respectful term of address for a man. Used formally or informally depending on context. Sep 01, 2026BunxTo bounce or bounce up, especially to music. When di riddim drop, di whole dance bunx. Made famous by DeeWunn … Aug 31, 2026YushHello, similar to the slang 'yo'. An interjection used as a greeting between friends. Aug 30, 2026Tek Weh YuhselfTo leave, to remove yourself from a situation, or to exit gracefully. Can also mean to take yourself away from… Aug 29, 2026HogIn Jamaica, 'hog' lives mostly in 'hog plum' — the sweet-tart yellow fruit of the Spondias… Aug 28, 2026Drop PanA savings scheme where money is 'dropped' into a pool and distributed in rotation. Similar to the Pa… Aug 27, 2026BaddaTo bother, to trouble, or to annoy. 'Don't badda' means don't bother or don't waste y… Aug 26, 2026KyaanCannot, can't. One of the most common Patois contractions, used to express inability or impossibility. Aug 25, 2026Yeye WaterTears. When someone cries, their eyes produce 'yeye water'. Can be from sadness, joy, or even laught… Aug 24, 2026SelassieA Rastafarian term referring to Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, regarded with divine reverence as the re… Aug 23, 2026RaatidAn exclamation of surprise, shock, or amazement. Similar to 'wow' or 'my goodness'. Can be… Aug 22, 2026GuzumbaWitchcraft or obeah. The practice of black magic or supernatural manipulation. Aug 21, 2026PocoShort for Pocomania, the Afro-Christian revival religion with African roots, known for its powerful drumming, … Aug 20, 2026DunFinished, completed, or entirely spent. Can also mean absolute excellence where no more can be added. Aug 19, 2026CooyahAn exclamation meaning 'Look at that!' or 'Check this out!' Used to draw immediate attenti… Aug 18, 2026FasNosy, meddling, or overly curious about other people's business instead of minding one's own. Aug 17, 2026MaroonsEscaped freedom fighters who established sovereign, independent communities in the hills. The blueprint for se… Aug 16, 2026SattaTo sit down, relax, meditate, or hold a peaceful state of mind away from stress and worry.