chikin
The English word "chicken" is translated into Jamaican as chikin.
chikin refers to the bird itself.
Meaning: bird (noun)
Did you know?
- When shopping for chikin, you may encounter the term 'hard chicken', which is not a description of the bird's temperament but refers to older, tougher birds prized for their flavorful meat in soups.
- In Jamaican markets, it is common practice to buy chikin while it is still 'live', meaning the buyer selects the bird and has it slaughtered immediately.
- The term 'jerk' used with chikin refers to a traditional method of slow-smoking the meat over pimento wood, which provides its signature flavor profile.
Examples in context
- De chikin a run dung di road.The chicken is running down the road.
- Mi see a big chikin inna di yard.I saw a big chicken in the yard.
Example conversation
Tanesha and Ricardo are standing in a small backyard.
- TaneshaRicardo, look how dat chikin fast!Ricardo, look how fast that chicken is!
- RicardoYeah, she really move quick.Yeah, she really moves quickly.
- TaneshaMi wonder if she hungry.I wonder if she is hungry.
- RicardoProbably, let we go find some food fi her.Probably, let's go find some food for her.
