Informal area leader; a person appointed by the people of that particular community.

One who is to be feared or respected.

People don't like to take criticism.

A fringe or bangs. The front part of the hair cut to hang or curl over the forehead. In hairstyling, it can be swept to the side, similar to the side part, except that it does not cover the eyes.

Spathodea campanulata, also known commonly known as the African tulip tree is a large tree with red or reddish orange flowers. The brow, comma shaped buds of the flowers contain sap which can be squirted by squeezing.

Sweetheart

An mythical orphaned child with backwards pointing feet that dwells in the forest

A celebration or show.

Small plastic bottle, like a clorox bottle, usually used for carrying water

To have sexual intercourse

A small dugout canoe.

A roti where two layers are rolled out together and cooked on the tawah. It is rubbed with oil while cooking. The layers are then separated making two thin rotis. This can be done with more layers.

Stupid.

Doubles is a sandwich made with two flat fried breads, called bara, filled with chick peas, also known as channa. Topped with chutney and pepper sauce. Commonly used for breakfast.

An mythical orphaned child with backwards pointing feet that dwells in the forest

Person of mixed African and East Indian ancestry

The fruit of the Flacourtia indica which is a species of flowering plant native to much of Africa and tropical and temperate parts of Asia. The fruit itself is a pome about an inch thick and red ripening purple. It is very fleshy and has 6 to 10 seeds in layered carpels. The pulp is yellow or white and sweet with an acidic tang. It is eaten raw or made in to jelly or jam. It can be fermented to make wine.

To oppress

To collar or grab up

Underpants. Any form of underwear such as panties or briefs, especially large underwear.

A person with dreadlocks, but not necessarily a Rasta

A person with dreadlocks, but not necessarily a Rasta

An informal term of address to someone you're talking to.

A promiscuous woman.

To have breakfast.

Pen a cool freezie

To carry bananas.

To die

A sweet treat made from diced coconuts, sugar and spices. The mixture is boiled until thick enough to set and harden when cool, then spoonfuls are dropped onto banana leaves or other flat surfaces.

Food