The Caribbean Dictionary

Previously. In the past.
Embarrased
ackee
Blighia sapida; A fruit of the soapberry family native to West Africa that was introduced to the Caribbean. It is the national fruit...
To show off or put on airs
When.
A mean of cornmeal mush cooked in leaves.
A fritter made from ground peas or mashed beans.
alavis
Aloe vera. Valued for use in herbal medicine, as a purgative or washout, and for cosmetic and skin care purposes.
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alligator pear
Avocado. Edible pear shaped or round fruit with an egg shaped seed. The flesh is green on the outside and turns yellow closer to the...
alligator tree
The avocado tree.
american roach
An albino cockroach. A cockroach that has turned white after a recent molting.
anady
The fruit and plant of Bixa orellana, commonly known as anatto. It is important for its seeds which are used to produce spices, and...
andros
The largest island in the Bahamas.
arm hole
Armpit.
A form of savings where a group of people pay an agreed sum of money on a periodic basis (usually monthly) and each period one member...
aunty wicky
Queen Victoria.
avogado
Avocado. Edible pear shaped or round fruit with an egg shaped seed. The flesh is green on the outside and turns yellow closer to the...
A disrespectful reply. Usually from a child to a parent or teacher.
To move out of the way; To step aside
To move backwards; To reverse
A disrespectful reply. Usually from a child to a parent or teacher.
The primary/main woman in a love triangle
Diarrhea or other forms of upset stomach.
A lack of resistance to sickness and infection
Morning sickness.
Hair like that of a person of African descent.
Slightly mentally insane.
To be selfish, greedy, mean spirited, self centered for one's own benefit.
A pen or cage constructed in the sea to keep conch alive.