tallowah

Common Jamaican/Patois adjective describing something that is compellingly sturdy, strong, massive or fearless. Of or having overpowering proportions. Physically capable.

from "ewe talala."

Rasta #1: "No call alligator 'long mouth' 'til you pass him."
Rasta #2: "Most of mi bredren is bans massive, one-one oht fi pon dem tallowah."

by Heroic Flow June 30, 2007

Tallawah [ tálla wa ]

Sturdy, strong, not to be underestimated; tough, stubborn.

She likle but she tallawah tálla wa .
She is small but strong.

by Tallawah March 9, 2011

tallawah

According to a particular soft drinks company, tallawah is the strong willed personality endemic in Jamaican peoples. It's an attitude, a state of mind.

She is so totally tallawah!

by ThePersephoneR June 3, 2016