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a

To

A lia is fugetful

A dishonest person can't remember to keep his story straight.

aback

Previously. In the past.

abstract

To annoy.

ackee

Blighia sapida; A fruit of the soapberry family native to West Africa that was introduced to the Caribbean. It is the national fruit of Jamaica, and f

ageable

Old. Elderly.

ah

Me; First person singular

ahoa

An interjection used to indicate comprehension or acceptance.

aks

To ask

all a unu

Everyone - second person plural

ananci

A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African lore, particularly

ananci story

Folk tale with the trickster Ananci as the lead character.

anansi

A spider

areba

A round flat bread made from grated cassava which has been repeatedly pressed to remove the juice. For meal preparation, slices are typically soaked i

assin

A beating

back a day

Previously. In the past.

back chat

A disrespectful reply. Usually from a child to a parent or teacher.

backa

Behind; In the back of.

backabush

Deep rural or country

backabush people

People that think, talk and act very rural.

backra

Any white person, particularly one in a position of power or authority.

backside

A exclamation of surprise used euphemistically in place of the stronger profanities beginning with 'b'.

bad eye

An insulting gesture where one person catches the eyes or gaze of another then turns her eyes and gaze away in an exaggerated motion

bad mind

Ill feelings or intentions.

bad stail

Bad manners, inappropriate and unacceptable behavior

Bad ting neva got owner

No one wants to take responsibility for a mistake or bad situation

badda

To harass or bother

bade

To go to the sea.

badwud

Profanity; An expletive

bag juice

Commercially produced drinks or juice packaged in plastic bags.