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A fast food meal of fried chicken and french fries.
food
5 comments
achar
A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil
food
2 comments
ageable
Old. Elderly.
1 comments
agouti
Small rodents related to guinea pigs.
animal
food
9 comments
akara
A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices
food
allyuh
Second person plural pronoun; You plural.
10 comments
almond
The tree and fruit of Terminalia catappa. It is a large tree (up to 115ft in height), often grown for ornamental purposes and the shade provided by its broad leaves. Parts of the fruit are edible, including the inner seed which resembles almonds in shape and taste.
plant
food
fruit
32 comments
asham
A desert snack made by shelling dry corn, parching it in a hot pot and then pounding it in a wooden mortar and sifting it until it is similar to sand. Salt or sugar can then be added to the brown mixture and it can be eaten dry or with water.
food
5 comments
babash
An extremely potent overproof rum with a fearsome reputation. It is sold under-the-counter (illegally) and usually available during sugar harvest time.
food
8 comments
babu
Paternal grandfather; Father's father.
person
family
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bacchanal
Any incident or time marked by drama, scandal, confusion or conflict.
3 comments
back chat
A disrespectful reply. Usually from a child to a parent or teacher.
2 comments
backra beke
A white plantation owner.
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
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bageede
Ghost or spirit of a dead person or animal
folklore
1 comments
bajohn
A bully. One who intimidates or abuses.
person
1 comments
bakes
A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.
food
1 comments
bald head
One who does not follow or practice Rastafari. A heathen or unbeliever.
person
rastafarian
bam bam
Buttocks or rear end.
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bamsee
Buttocks or rear end.
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bang belly
A large protruding stomach, or a stomach that overhangs the waist.
2 comments
bangarang
Any incident or time marked by drama, scandal, confusion or conflict.
bavay
A white ashy appearance around the mouth and lips often considered to be a sign of hunger.
bazodee
Totally confused
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beh beh
Idiot or simpleton; A stupid person
person
6 comments
bladdaw
Large, round flat, dumplings
food
bleach
To artificially lighten the skin
bluggoe
A type of plaintain.
food
fruit
2 comments
bobol
Corrupt behavior; financial corruption
1 comments
bolli dish
A gourd that is used for utilitarian purposes, and not for food. The skin or shell of the large green fruit hardens to become wood-like when dry. The shell can then be carved and is used to make a variety of items including cups, and bowls and decorative pieces.
plant