Jamaican Patois Words
1 / 15In Jamaican Patois, what does 'irie' mean?
About Jamaican Patois Words
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About Jamaican Patois Words
Explore the vibrant language of Jamaica with this fun quiz on Patois vocabulary! Jamaican Patois Words packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. In Jamaican Patois, what does 'irie' mean?
Answer: Good, pleasant, or alright
2. What does 'wah gwaan' mean in Jamaican Patois?
Answer: What's going on? / How are you?
3. In Jamaican Patois, what is a 'duppy'?
Answer: A ghost or spirit
4. What does 'nyam' mean in Jamaican Patois?
Answer: To eat
5. In Jamaica, what does 'likkle more' mean as a farewell?
Answer: See you later
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