Local language topic

Jamaican Patois

Compare 2 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.

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irie

/EYE-ree/

Good, pleasant, peaceful, or in a positive state of mind.

“Everything irie after the music start.”
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likkle

/LIK-ul/

Little or small; also heard in familiar expressions such as “likkle more,” meaning see you later.

“Just add a likkle pepper to the pot.”