A fermented drink made from sweet potatoes, and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and mace.

The 'other woman' in a cheating or adulterous relationship

Tamarind

Tamarind

Tarpaulin, or tarp.

Tassa is a form of kettle drum, presumably of Persian derivation that was brought to the Caribbean by indentured Indian workers durin gthe 19th centruy. It is made by tightly covering a clay shell with goat skin; early versions were covered in monkey skin as well. When ready to play, the goat skin is heated by aid of a fire to tighten the head, making the pitch higher. Modern versions are made of metal 'fiberglass' clay pots with a plastic head that is tightened with screws or even a plastic head that is tied on to the pot. These last longer and do not have to be adjusted as frequently.

A flat or slightly concave griddle made from cast iron or steel. It is used to prepare roti and other types of breads

A multi-family housing arrangement consisting of many substandard dwellings packed closely on a single plot of land. Dwellings often share resources such as running water and toilets.

Thing

To annoy. To bother

A slow pace

A penis. The male sex organ.

The vagina. The female sexual organ.

To beat butter with a spoon in a large water filled container in order to remove salt and make it suitable for use in recipes like black cake.

The Victoria Regia water lily. The national flower of Guyana.

A penis. The male sex organ.

To wind or coil

Worthless

Over there

A Jamaican. A native of the island nation of Jamaica.