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Jamaica
hog apple
Morinda citrifolia otherwise known as 'Noni'. Foul smelling and bitter tasting fruit that commonly grows on small trees close to the sea. The fruit is initially green, but turns white or pale yellow upon ripening.
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Jamaica
hog nyam wha him myne gi him fa
To each their own.
proverb
Jamaica
Hog say the fus water im ketch im walla
Take advantage of the first opportunity.
proverb
Jamaica
hol dawg
Literally "hold the dog". A phrase used by visitors to announce their arrival or presence.
Jamaica
honey banana
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food
plant
fruit
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Jamaica
hood
A penis. The male sex organ.
Jamaica
hoogly
A citrus fruit native to Jamaica known for its ugly appearance. It is similar to the grapefruit, but has a sweeter, less bitter taste. The skin is also more loosely attached to the flesh inside.
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Jamaica
hose
A penis. The male sex organ.
Jamaica
Howdy an tenk yu nu bruk no square
It never costs anything to be polite.
proverb
Jamaica
Humble calf suck di most milk
Humility is more rewarding that arrogance
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Jamaica
hungry hungry an full full nu travel same pass
The rich and the poor live different lives and go different ways
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Jamaica
Hungry mek monkey blow fire
People are forced to become innovative and resourceful under harsh conditions
proverb
Jamaica
i
First person singular
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Jamaica
i an i
First person singular
Jamaica
icicle
Any frozen, non milk-based, drink bar on a stick
food
Jamaica
icy mint
A green or bluish green peppermint candy
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Grenada
Jamaica
idren
Friends; brethren
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Jamaica
If speech wort shillin, silence worth pound
Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut. Silence is golden.
proverb
Jamaica
If you bawn fi heng, yu cyaa drown
Your destiny will be fulfilled
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Jamaica
If yu cuss Johncrow peel head turky wi bex
People resent when you criticise others that are similar to them
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Jamaica
If yu cyaa get turkey, satisfy wid John Crow.
Make the best of a bad situation, and be content with what you have.
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If yu cyaa walk faas, tek time run
Master the basics before you attempt more difficult activities
proverb
Jamaica
If yu fraid a yeye yu cyaa nyam head
One must be willing to put up with unpleasant things in order to be successful
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Jamaica
if yu get yu han in devil mout tek time tek it out
Be careful and cautious when you get into difficulty
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Jamaica
If yu mash ants yu fine im guts
People reveal their true colours when faced with pressure or hard times.
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Jamaica
If yu nu go unda fowl coob, fowl cyaa shit pan yu
People abuse you or take advantage of you unless you put yourself in a position for them to do so.
proverb
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Jamaica
If yu see everybody a run tek time
Don't be too eager to follow others
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Jamaica
If yu waa good, yu nose affi run
Success requires hard work
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Jamaica
If yu want half a bread beg it, if yu want one, buy it yuself
If you want a job done right, do it yourself
proverb
Jamaica
Igle jackass follow cane trash go a poun
People who have nothing to do, or are bored do stupid things to kill time
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