1.
“ Likkle More
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English Translation:
See You Later
Definition
This is one of the most popular goodbye expressions normally used by a Jamaican. If you ever had a conversation with a Jamaican, you’ve probably heard him utter this phrase at one point or the other. The literal translation of “likkle more” is “little more” but when used as a goodbye expression it means “see you later”. Alternatively, “likkle more” may also be said as “lilli more”

Example Sentences
(Patois) Mi deh leff, likkle more
(English) I am leaving, see you later

2.
“ Wah gwaan
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English Translation:
What’s going on or what’s up
Definition
Pronounced as “waa gwaan”, the literal translation is “what’s going on” but when used as a greeting, it can also mean “What’s up”. Different variation of “Wah gwaan” may be used but they all have the same meaning. These include; wah deh gwaan, whatta gwaan or waguan (pronounced wa-goo-ahn).

Example Sentences
(Patois) Wah gwaan wid yuh todeh?
(English) What’s going on with you today?
3.
“ Pree
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English Translation:
Check Out
Definition
To take notice or pay close attention someone or something.

Example Sentences
(Patois) Wen mi guh a club a bai man deh pree mi
(English) When I go to the club a lot of guys are checking me out

4.
“ Mi deh yah
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English Translation:
I am here
Definition
Slang expression usually used in response to a greeting expression like “How are you doing” or “What’s going on”. While the literal translation for this term is “I am here”, its implied meaning is similar to the expressions “I’m good”, “Not much happening so I am just here”, “Everything is ok” etc…

Example Sentences
(Patois) Nothing nah gwaan adi paati but mi deh yah deh chill anyway
(English) Nothing is going on at the party but I’m here chilling anyway

5.
“ Pickney
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English Translation:
Child
Definition
Means child or children.

Example Sentences
(Patois) Dem yah nowadays pickney waah fi bi like big people instead a actin dem age
(English) These nowadays children want to be like grown-ups instead of acting their age

6.
“ Irie
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Definition
Rastafarian slang use to describe when one is feeling good; everything is alright

Example Sentences
(Patois) Mi nuh really hav much fi complain bout, mi life irie
(English) I don’t really have much to complain about, my life is alright
7.
“ Obeah
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English Translation:
Spell
Definition
The witchcraft or black magic that is practice by some in Jamaica. Annie Palmer (The White Witch of Rose hall) was an infamous practitioner of this dark magic.

Example Sentences
(Patois) Nuh matta how haad mi try, mi cyaah get ova har, it cummin like she obeah mi
(English) No matter how hard I try, I can’t get over her, it’s like she has cast a spell on me

8.
“ Gyal
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English Translation:
Girl

Example Sentences
(Patois) Yow bredda! Who dah gyal deh ova deh suh?
(English) Hey brother! Who’s that girl over there?

9.
“ Yardie
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English Translation:
Jamaican
Definition
Slang term used to refer a Jamaican or Jamaican descents that live aboard, typically in the United Kingdom. Additionally the term “yardie” may refer to a gang consisting predominantly of Jamaicans criminals who are involved in activities such as dealing drugs and acquiring illicit money.

Example Sentences
(Patois) Get mi a beef patty fram di yardie restaurant
(English) Get me a beef patty from the Jamaican restaurant

10.
“ Bredren
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English Translation:
Brethren
Definition
Slang for anyone who is a friend or colleague.

Example Sentences
(Patois) Mi bredren and mi did a party di wul nite
(English) My friend and I was partying the whole night

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Bombo clat.

Wadadai

I love Jah

cool....but why in romance section @op??