Tropical Rythms's definitions

Yam head

Yamhead - a girl who settles for less in a relationship. Sleeps with a guy who has no interest in her and claims she's madly in love.

All the one Beverly, she a real yam head yah know.

Yeah man, you can see that from afar.

by Tropical Rythms December 6, 2021

Hell and powder house

(Jamaican)
Any situation that will result in commotion with a person or take a bad turn quickly.

Hmm right now when Jorgy gets back ah hell and powder house. Look how you damaged the crops in the yard.

by Tropical Rythms May 8, 2020

Boots

Jamaican slang for condom.

(Only used in plural only) -boots

Origin from boots : Heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.

The third leg of a man is often referred to as his penis and it also has its own boots (a condom).

As a man, you have fi always keep a box of boots in your car

by Tropical Rythms December 12, 2021

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.

The fish tea tasted really good, grandma.

by Tropical Rythms August 8, 2020

Box

Box - verb

Short form of the expression to box someone's ears etc.

Box - noun

In Jamaica a box can be given anywhere on the face. It's not just limited to the ears.

Might haffi box out your teeth yah know my girl.

He gave me a ratid box on my jaw.

by Tropical Rythms December 6, 2021

Banger phone

Jamaican slang
A cheap phone that cannot access the internet. Or use apps like whatsapp etc.

Some say, it's still good to have a banger phone, even if you have a smartphone.

Digicel just released some new bangers 'pon the market.

by Tropical Rythms October 11, 2019

Pill

Jamaican slang

To persuade or convince someone to do something. To trick someone.

Pill yah try fi pill man?

My girl a pill yah give me! You issa wicked piece of gal.

by Tropical Rythms December 13, 2021