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accra

A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices

ackee

Melicoccus bijugatus; Ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high. The fruit typically ripen during the summer. The fruit is relat

agouti

Small rodents related to guinea pigs.

antiman

A homosexual man.

babylon

Any oppressive or corrupt system or regime.

bacchanal

Any incident or time marked by drama, scandal, confusion or conflict.

backa

Behind; In the back of.

bajohn

A bully. One who intimidates or abuses.

bald head

One who does not follow or practice Rastafari. A heathen or unbeliever.

bazodee

Totally confused

ben

To bend

black cake

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

bobol

Corrupt behavior; financial corruption

bois pain

Tree and fruit native to the Pacific Islands and Malaysia that was brought to the West Indies in the 18th century. The fruit is large with a rough gre

bolom

A miniature man, roughly 2 feet tall, brought into being on Good Friday to do the evil bidding of his summoner. According to legend, the man must be c

breadfruit

Tree and fruit native to the Pacific Islands and Malaysia that was brought to the West Indies in the 18th century. The fruit is large with a rough gre

breadnut

Seeded breadfruit

broughtupsy

Proper upbringing or home training

bull

To have sexual intercourse

bulla

A homosexual man.

callaloo

A thick spicy soup-like dish made with a green leafy vegetable as a main ingredient. The vegetable is usually aramanth or dasheen leaves.

chenet

Melicoccus bijugatus; Ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high. The fruit typically ripen during the summer. The fruit is relat

chocolate tea

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

coolie

A person of East Indian ancestry. Most Caribbean people of East Indian descent can trace their roots back to indentured workers imported by the Britis

cornmeal porridge

A breakfast porridge made with cornmeal as a primary ingredient. It may also include milk, coconut milk, sugar, and spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and v

cut 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

dasheen leaf

The edible leaves of the taro plant.

deadas

Meat - animal flesh

dhalpouri

A roti with a stuffing of ground yellow split peas (dhal), cumin (geera), garlic and pepper. The split peas are boiled until they are tender crisp and

doe doe

To sleep