Fred Elliot

The Jamaican word for handsome is hansom. In Jamaican, hansom is an adjective used specifically to describe an attractive man.

The Jamaican word for good is gud. gud is used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.

The Jamaican phrase for “my man” is mi bredren. mi bredren is used as a term of address for a male friend.

The Jamaican word chilling means “causing mild fear”.

The English abbreviation ‘wyd’ is expressed in Jamaican as Weh yuh a do?

The English phrase ‘bad girl’ is translated into Jamaican as bad gyal. In Jamaican Patois, bad gyal is used as slang.

The Jamaican word for nothing is nuttin. nuttin is used to mean not any thing.

To say “I love it” in Jamaican, use mi luv it. The phrase mi luv it is used to express that you strongly like or enjoy something.

The phrase Yuh beautiful is how you say “you’re beautiful” in Jamaican. This phrase is used to tell someone they are beautiful.

The English phrase “pretty girl” is translated into Jamaican as chanderlina.