1820 results
Jamaica
speaky spokey
To effect a non local accent (Eg. British or American) and speech mannerisms
Belize
stew beans
A traditional dish in which the rice and kidney beans are cooked separately
food
Belize
stew beans an rice
A traditional dish in which the rice and kidney beans are cooked separately
food
Jamaica
tambu
A lively flirtatious dance practiced in the town of Wakefield, Trelawny in Jamaica.
Grenada
Jamaica
Trinidad & Tobago
twang
To effect a non local accent (Eg. British or American) and speech mannerisms
Jamaica
weak laka rat
To be as weak as a rat or mouse. To be extremely weak.
Jamaica
wile
To scare or provoke a person or thing into becoming skittish or jumpy.
Antigua & Barbuda
Anguilla
Barbados
Bahamas
Belize
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
St. Kitts & Nevis
Cayman Islands
St. Lucia
Turks & Caicos
Trinidad & Tobago
St. Vincent
British Virgin Isles.
US Virgin Islands
wine
A dance, particularly one that involves gyrations of the waist, hips and buttocks.
Belize
yenk
To effect a non local accent (Eg. British or American) and speech mannerisms
Trinidad & Tobago
ornate hawk eagle
The Ornate Hawk-Eagle is a bird of prey from the tropical Americas. This is a medium-large raptor. It has a prominent pointed crest, raised when excited, a black bill, broad wings and a long rounded tail.<br /> The typical adult has blackish upperparts and crown, bright chestnut sides to the neck and breast and a black-edged white throat and central breast. The rest of the underparts and feathered legs are white barred with black, and the tail has broad black bars. The underwings are white, with barred flight feathers; due to the heavy pattern birds usually look rather dark in flight.
bird
animal
Antigua & Barbuda
Grenada
Jamaica
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
Jamaica
brown george
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
Belize
caan sham
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
Trinidad & Tobago
chillibibi
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
Guyana
Trinidad & Tobago
chutney
A type of sweet and spicy condiment that is used like salsa. They often contain significant amounts of fresh green chili peppers. Other main ingredients can be any of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Most vegetable chutneys are prepared cold in a blender, while many fruit chutneys require cooking.
food
Trinidad & Tobago
ganga channa
A ritually prepared meal of channa (chick peas) intended to trap (tie) a man in a romantic relationship. Women prepare the meal by cooking channa and squatting over the steaming pot allowing the mix of condensation and vaginal juices to "sweat" in the food. It is similar to sweat rice.
food
Trinidad & Tobago
sam sam
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
Barbados
Belize
Dominica
Guyana
Jamaica
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
St. Vincent
US Virgin Islands
ananci
A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African lore, particularly that of the Ashanti tribe.
person
folklore
Jamaica
bredda ananci
A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African lore, particularly that of the Ashanti tribe.
folklore
Belize
Jamaica
Trinidad & Tobago
brer ananci
A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African lore, particularly that of the Ashanti tribe.
person
Jamaica
fluxy
Describes a disorder in mangos where the flesh (especially close to the seed) breaks down to a soft jelly like texture and sometimes results in uneven or premature ripening and inferior taste.
food
fruit
Belize
hanaasi
A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African lore, particularly that of the Ashanti tribe.
folklore
Bahamas
nansi
A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African lore, particularly that of the Ashanti tribe.
person
folklore
Jamaica
dandy shandy
A fast paced game where two throwers stand some distance apart from each other and attempt to hit one or more opposing players in the space between them with a ball (usually a box ball). The throwers do not move while the dodgers are free to run within the space. If the dodgers get hit, they are out and trade places with the throwers. To avoid getting hit, the dodgers often have to perform a great deal of acrobatics. It is primarily a girls' game, however boys will frequently participate.
game
Jamaica
scrutchy
A fast paced game where two throwers stand some distance apart from each other and attempt to hit one or more opposing players in the space between them with a ball (usually a box ball). The throwers do not move while the dodgers are free to run within the space. If the dodgers get hit, they are out and trade places with the throwers. To avoid getting hit, the dodgers often have to perform a great deal of acrobatics. It is primarily a girls' game, however boys will frequently participate.
game
Jamaica
sitins
A fast paced game where two throwers stand some distance apart from each other and attempt to hit one or more opposing players in the space between them with a ball (usually a box ball). The throwers do not move while the dodgers are free to run within the space. If the dodgers get hit, they are out and trade places with the throwers. To avoid getting hit, the dodgers often have to perform a great deal of acrobatics. It is primarily a girls' game, however boys will frequently participate.
game
Trinidad & Tobago
buss bamboo
Type of fireworks done during holidays, such as Divali and Christmas. It consists of a large bamboo and a mixture of calcium carbide and water. The chemical reaction formed as a result of mixing calcium carbide with water inside the bamboo produces acetylene, an explosive gas. The acetylene explodes when a flame is introduced to the mixture. The explosion may cause severe injury if not handled carefully. Kerosene is also used as a fuel. Less than a cup (about 200ml) of hot kerosene is poured into a small hole near the breach of the cannon. A lighting stick is used to ignite the fumes and fire the cannon. Then fresh air is blown into the small hole and the cannon is fired again. It takes some practice to make the loudest bang. The bamboo is usually around 4 to 6 inches in diameter and 4 to 5 feet long.
Belize
corn lob
A lob made from corn juices and corn meal ;usually made by a mill. It is has been passed down for generations by the indigenous Mayas and can only be found in Belize.
food
Barbados
Guyana
Trinidad & Tobago
bando
A rigid metal, plastic or wooden band used to keep womens' hair in place.
Barbados
Belize
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Trinidad & Tobago
St. Vincent
US Virgin Islands
bandoo
A rigid metal, plastic or wooden band used to keep womens' hair in place.
Jamaica
big an so so
Having little to no use or having poor quality, despite having a large size.
Jamaica
bird hawk
The American Kestrel. A small falcon, and the only kestrel found in the Americas.
animal
bird
Jamaica
Trinidad & Tobago
boops
One who is used primarily for money, especially in a romantic or sexual context
Jamaica
brinks
One who is used primarily for money, especially in a romantic or sexual context
Jamaica
brukins
A traditional dance of African origins. The dance is usually performed during Emancipation celebrations.
Grenada
channa cone
A snack of fried, salted chick peas sold in paper cones.
food
Trinidad & Tobago
channa pack
A snack of fried, salted chick peas sold in paper cones.
food
Jamaica
choppa
A sub genre of dancehall that focuses on, and glorifies crime and illegal activity.
Jamaica
cool runnins
An expression used to wish good fortune and a good trip on departing travelers
US Virgin Islands
cow foot woman
A mythical half woman, half cow being used to scare children into behaving themselves
folklore