Tropical Rythms's definitions

Ano

Jamaican way of saying ain't. (Non-standard)

Contraction Contraction of -Am not, are not, is not.

Ano Mary's phone. I(t)s mine.

(It ain't Mary's phone. It's mine).

Ano what you believe inna. A what you stand up for!

(It ain't what you believe in. It's what you stand up for).

by Tropical Rythms December 10, 2021

Zeen or you see'it?

Origin Jamaican

Bob Marley died from cancer.

Zeen?

Used to confirm that the listener understands what is being said.

Origin from seen

Bob Marley died from cancer. You see'it?

(Do you understand)

French equivalent - quoi filler.

Zeen or you see'it?

The cats died.

by Tropical Rythms March 5, 2022

Teach

Colloquial way of referring to a female teacher in Jamaica.

Hey teach'. Can I drop the work off later?

Whagwan teach, you looking hot today, man!

by Tropical Rythms December 9, 2021

Shot

Jamaican

Slang non-variable

Refers to something awesome, great, phenomenal.

Mostly used to describe food, music, parties.

The party shot!

The food, it shot man!

by Tropical Rythms December 11, 2021

Strong-back drink

(Jamaican)
Usually refers to a concoction or drink that is believed to help males achieve the ultimate symbol of stereotypical masculinity: virility and sexual prowess.

Every weekend, my boo and I make a strong-back drink. We need our alone time to have fun after a long week of work.

by Tropical Rythms August 23, 2020

Mr. Take-it-back

A man that takes back the stuff he gives to a woman after a break-up or when she becomes an enemy of his.

You sound like a Mr. Take-it-back.

by Tropical Rythms October 11, 2019

Cow cod

Cod - a small, pouch or bag (rare) the scrotum (also in plural).

In Jamaican this refers to the balls/scrotums of a cow.

Some like the good old cow cod soup and some don't.

by Tropical Rythms December 6, 2021