likkle more
/ˈlɪkl ˈmoːɹ/
In Jamaican, the phrase for bye is likkle more.
Likkle more is a casual way to say "see you later" or "goodbye" when you expect to see the person again soon.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase likkle more literally translates to "little more".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kingston, the colloquial farewell "Mi deh pon di move. Nuff love!" is used to mean "I'm on the move. Lots of love!" In Montego Bay, the phrase "Big up, mi bredda. Mi ago lef now." is used to mean "Respect, my brother. I'm going to leave now.".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlɪkl ˈmoːɹ/
Did you know?
- While likkle more is common, you might hear walk good as a farewell. This doesn't refer to your gait but is a wish for you to have a safe and prosperous journey.
- Jamaican English and Patois often overlap in greetings and farewells. A person might switch from a formal English 'goodbye' to likkle more mid-sentence to signal a shift toward a more intimate or relaxed relationship.
- The spelling of likkle with a double 'k' is not a typo, but a phonetic representation. It captures the specific rhythmic and percussive way the word is articulated in Patois.
Examples in context
- Mi waa si yuh lateh, walk good!I'd like to see you later, take care!
- Mi deh yah! Lata!I'm here! Goodbye!
- Likkle more, man.Bye, man.
- See yuh, likkle more.See you, bye.
- Alright den, likkle more.Alright then, bye.
Example conversation
Damion is leaving the street corner where Tanesha is standing.
- TaneshaEverything good, Damion?Is everything good, Damion?
- DamionYeah, mi a go now.Yeah, I'm leaving now.
- TaneshaLikkle more, den.Bye, then.
- DamionWalk gud, Tanesha.Stay safe, Tanesha.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry likkle more, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries likkle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
