Celebrating Miss Lou: 5 Ways She Shaped Jamaican Culture
Just a few days ago, on September 7th, we celebrated the birthday of a true Jamaican icon, Miss Lou (Louise Bennett-Coverley). But even though her special day has passed,...
Category: Language
9 Things Jamaicans Say to Replace the Word “Very”
Jamaicans are very expressive by nature, and simply stating their displeasure or approval is not enough. The use of the word ‘very’ just seems to fall short. There are...
20 Communities in Jamaica with Odd Names
Jamaicans have a unique way of naming people and places – often drawing from local events and circumstances. Below are some funny named communities in Jamaica that Jamaicans have...
6 Jamaican Expressions that will crack you up
One thing you should know about Jamaicans is that we are extremely descriptive. The way in which we use words and visuals will crack you up. Here are some...
10 Jamaican Pickup Lines
Jamaicans are undeniably some of the funniest, most creative and witty people you may ever come across. Simply put, they were all born with the gift of gab. Don’t...
5 English words with different meanings in JA Patois
Jamaica is an English-speaking country whose creole is highly influenced by itsAfrican roots. We have a whole language for ourselves – a patois that we call “Patwa.” In the...
5 Jamaicans terms of endearment
You’ve probably been warned to think twice before engaging Jamaicans in any sort of argument because of how sharp-tongued they are. And while this may be true, (no really…...
10 Words/Phrases That Are Strictly JamaicanÂ
The official language of Jamaica is English. Now that that’s been established, the local dialect, known as patois, is one that is lively and expressive and though often confusing...
