A word used to express displeasure, frustration, or disappointment

Eggplant. A species of nightshade grown for its edible fruit.

The vagina. The female sexual organ.

The fruit of the cocoa plant. The fruit resembles a yellow or orange torpedo approximately a foot in length. Inside there are several seed covered by a soft pulp. The dried seeds are ground to make cocoa and are the raw material used to make chocolate.

A beverage made from the ground seeds of the cocoa plant. It is usually made hot, and heavily spiced with nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon.

A dish prepared by mashing or pureeing fire roasted vegetables or fruit, then seasoning with salt, onions, garlic, pepper, cilantro and/or other aromatics. Hot oil is finally poured over the mixture. Tomatoes, and eggplant are common base ingredients for this dish.

To shut off

Because. Because of.

To poke, stick or stab

Acacia riparia - a small thorny bush that tends to attach itself to clothing.

Sweetheart

A pet name given to a romantic partner

A sub genre of dancehall that focuses on, and glorifies crime and illegal activity.

To hang out. To pass time idly.

The most common chinese food resturaunt in Belize.

Rich dark cakes popular around Christmas. A primary ingredients is dried fruit that has been steeped or soaked in rum or wine for long periods of time (sometimes years). The dried fruit is usually some combination of raisins, prunes, cherries, and candied fruit peel. The cakes get their dark colour from browning or burnt sugar.

The leaves and tree of Pimenta racemosa, Myrtaceae - The West Indian Bay tree, used culinarily and to produce the cologne called bay rum.

A large outdoor fair held on Christmas morning when traditional business are closed. At this fair, vendors sell a wide variety of items including toys, while street performers entertain the attendees.

Strong seasonal winds that occur during the months of December and January

Chayote. Edible pear shaped green vegetable of the squash family. The vegetable bears on vines and comes in smooth skinned and prickly skinned varieties. It is typically eaten boiled or in soups.

To dive or jump into

A wood burning outdoor stove constructed from dirt.

A round fruit about the size of a tennis ball. It has a glossy leathery skin that is either green, purple, or some combination of the two colours. Inside is a purple and white milky flesh that exhibits a distinct star pattern. The fruit is sweet and eaten raw

A pimp.

A traditional dance form usually performed solo by Garifuna women.

The process of sauteeing

Stupid.

Foolish person

Stupid.

A light, short kiss