Definitions by Tropical Rythms
Spinners
Spinners are popular Jamaican flour dumplings consisting of a few basic ingredients ( flour, salt, and water) . The dumplings are traditionally prepared in a long cylindrical shape, resembling a cigarette and spin as they cook from the heat.
Spinners by Tropical Rythms August 27, 2020
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.
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.
Strong-back drink by Tropical Rythms August 23, 2020
Fish tea
Not a typical tea, but instead a kind of fish broth or soup made in Jamaica.
Origin: From the drinking of tea by the British at events and gatherings on the island. When the tea ran out soup was served at gatherings in tea cups instead ; This lead to the birth of what is known today as, fish tea.
Origin: From the drinking of tea by the British at events and gatherings on the island. When the tea ran out soup was served at gatherings in tea cups instead ; This lead to the birth of what is known today as, fish tea.
Fish tea by Tropical Rythms August 8, 2020
What's the scheweppes?
Jamaican greeting
Similar to what's up, what's popping or what's happening used with friends in a casual setting.
Origin: from the two grapefruit soft drinks sold in Jamaica, Ting and Schweppes. The term ‘ting’ functions as a brand name and also a slang word meaning ‘thing’. Thus the phrase “you know the ting/schewppes” means “you know how things are/you know the situation”. Given the similarity between the two grapefruit drinks, “Ting” and “Schweppes” are used synonymously.
Similar to what's up, what's popping or what's happening used with friends in a casual setting.
Origin: from the two grapefruit soft drinks sold in Jamaica, Ting and Schweppes. The term ‘ting’ functions as a brand name and also a slang word meaning ‘thing’. Thus the phrase “you know the ting/schewppes” means “you know how things are/you know the situation”. Given the similarity between the two grapefruit drinks, “Ting” and “Schweppes” are used synonymously.
What's the scheweppes? by Tropical Rythms August 8, 2020
Pretty dunce
When the pretty dunces are not titivating in class, they are out front walking around like divas in their tight-up miniskirts.
Pretty dunce by Tropical Rythms August 2, 2020
Backing your fist
(Vulgar) Jamaican slang
Refers to the act of pulling the penis back and forth with the hand in the shape of a fist, usually till ejaculation occurs.
To masturbate or jerk off
Refers to the act of pulling the penis back and forth with the hand in the shape of a fist, usually till ejaculation occurs.
To masturbate or jerk off
Everyday, a big man like you just stays at your yard, backing your fist. Waste man style that, dawg!
Backing your fist by Tropical Rythms August 2, 2020
Mumma Lashy
Mumma Lashy (Mamma beater)
A Jamaican children's game where one child plays the role of an angry mother or granny trying to catch and spank the other children whose role is to escape and avoid getting lashed.
(Offensive) refers to a woman/effeminate man that complains a lot, like a typical angry granny would.
Possible Origin- A women's name Lashy: A female that complains/argues a lot
Also Lash: A wip used to spank a person
A Jamaican children's game where one child plays the role of an angry mother or granny trying to catch and spank the other children whose role is to escape and avoid getting lashed.
(Offensive) refers to a woman/effeminate man that complains a lot, like a typical angry granny would.
Possible Origin- A women's name Lashy: A female that complains/argues a lot
Also Lash: A wip used to spank a person
Mumma Lashy a-coming and we're not running fast enough.
Babes, Lately, you've become a mumma Lashy. I swear yo!
Babes, Lately, you've become a mumma Lashy. I swear yo!
Mumma Lashy by Tropical Rythms August 2, 2020