Swap black dawg fi monkey
Definition
To trade a bad situation for an even worse one.
When trouble tek yuh, pickney shut aguh fit yuh
Definition
When you find yourself in trouble you have to adapt to a challenging situation.
nanny goat
Definition
noun
A small insect that burrows funnel shape holes in the dry soft dirt. Also known as nanny titty or antlion.
Wah sweet nanny goat a guh run him belly
Definition
Something that is initially pleasurable ends up in pain and distress.
Dawg nyam yuh suppa
Definition
To lose one's belongings or miss out on an opportunity due to carelessness.
shaat
Definition
adj.
Short.
Lang run shaat ketch
Definition
A threat implying that you can keep avoiding punishment or eluding the authorities but eventually you'll get caught.
langah
Definition
adj.
Longer.
langah
Definition
adv.
Longer.
Time langah dan rope
Definition
To threaten someone reminding them that you will catch up with them eventually.
