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garrison

Fortressed urban areas known for poverty, gang violence, political manipulation and crime. They emerged in the 1970s from a political culture where po

mafobay

Burro bananas are more squared in shape than common yellow bananas. When ripe, the skin is yellow with black spots and the flesh is creamy white. It h

johnny come quick

A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.

buck buck

Burro bananas are more squared in shape than common yellow bananas. When ripe, the skin is yellow with black spots and the flesh is creamy white. It h

pancake

A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.

beregene

Eggplant. A species of nightshade grown for its edible fruit.

yardie

A Jamaican. A native of the island nation of Jamaica.

kibba yuh mout

Shut up.

garrison community

Fortressed urban areas known for poverty, gang violence, political manipulation and crime. They emerged in the 1970s from a political culture where po

dash

To throw away.

nyam dung

To quickly consume large quantities of good.

badda badda

To annoy.

muddasick

To be surprised or in shock eg: did u know school opens tomorrow MUDDASICK! you can’t be serious

aloo pie

A pastry filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and then fried. The dough consists of flour, water, salt, baking powder and if necessary some saffron fo

tyuri

A sucking noise made with the tongue pressed against the teeth used to express annoyance, frustration, or contempt.

chulo

A round fruit about the size of a tennis ball. It has a glossy leathery skin that is either green, purple, or some combination of the two colours. Ins

ackee poison

Jamaican Vomiting Sickness is a poisoning caused by ingestion of the unripe arils of the ackee fruit, its seeds, and husks. It is characterized by acu

labourite

A member or supporter of the Jamaica Labour Party.

before bird wife wake

Extremely early in the morning

shitstem

Any oppressive or corrupt system or regime.