A folk song and dance ritual of African origins. The ritual is traditionally performed for the families of a recently deceased person.

Clothes that are worn out from wear or washing

To ride a bicycle or motorcycle in a sharp zig-zag or weaving pattern

Round, oblate, ovaloid, ellipsoidal, or conical fruit varying in size from 2 to 4 in (5-10 cm) in width. The immature fruit is hard and has a sandpaper like texture. Typically, the fruit does not ripen until it is picked or falls off the tree. When ripe, the fruit becomes soft and juicy. The flesh may be yellow, reddish brown, or dark brown with smooth or grainy textures. While some fruits may be seedless, they typically contain 3 - 10 hard black seeds in the center. The fruit is considered to be very delicious and is highly desired. The sap or gum from the tree is also a source of 'chicle' the original ingredient used to make chewing gum.

A rigid metal, plastic or wooden band used to keep womens' hair in place.

To be there. (is there, are there, etc)

To hang out. To pass time idly.

The.

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 then ground in a mill. The cumin is toasted until black and also ground. The stuffing is pushed into the roti dough, and sealed. When rolled flat, the filling is distributed within the roti. It is cooked on the tawah and rubbed with oil for ease of cooking.

Small utensil used to puree dhal at the end of the cooking process.

A large protruding stomach, or a stomach that overhangs the waist.

A preparation of pulses (dried beans) or yellow peas which have been stripped of their outer hulls and split.

Them - third person plural

Insecticide coils burnt to repel mosquitos

There

The 'other woman' in a cheating or adulterous relationship

Them - third person plural

Them - third person plural

Them - third person plural

Desk. A solid, usually wooden surface for writing and work.