1820 results
Dominica
Jamaica
chiny guinep
Lychee - a sweet fruit native to China. It is similar in structure to the guinep. The outside is covered by a pink-red, roughly-textured rind that is inedible but easily removed. The inside consists of a layer of sweet, translucent white flesh, rich in vitamin C, with a texture somewhat similar to that of a grape.
food
plant
fruit
Dominica
glu glu
Is a yellowish-green drupe 2.5-5 cm in diameter, containing a single, dark brown, nut-like seed 2.5-5 cm diameter, which is very tough to break. The inside is a dry white filling that has a vaguely sweet taste when eaten. Found on a species of palm native to tropical regions of the Americas, from southern
fruit
food
Trinidad & Tobago
gru gru
Is a yellowish-green drupe 2.5-5 cm in diameter, containing a single, dark brown, nut-like seed 2.5-5 cm diameter, which is very tough to break. The inside is a dry white filling that has a vaguely sweet taste when eaten. Found on a species of palm native to tropical regions of the Americas, from southern
fruit
food
Trinidad & Tobago
lychee
Lychee - a sweet fruit native to China. It is similar in structure to the guinep. The outside is covered by a pink-red, roughly-textured rind that is inedible but easily removed. The inside consists of a layer of sweet, translucent white flesh, rich in vitamin C, with a texture somewhat similar to that of a grape.
food
plant
fruit
Jamaica
macca fat
Is a yellowish-green drupe 2.5-5 cm in diameter, containing a single, dark brown, nut-like seed 2.5-5 cm diameter, which is very tough to break. The inside is a dry white filling that has a vaguely sweet taste when eaten. Found on a species of palm native to tropical regions of the Americas, from southern
fruit
food
Trinidad & Tobago
top knot
The Yellow Bellied Elaenia, they are 16.5 cm long and weigh 24g. They have olive-brown upperparts, a white eye ring, a bushy divided crest and a white crown patch in the parting. The throat is pale and the breast greyish, with pale yellow lower underparts. The call is a nasal breeer, and the song is a wheezing zhu-zhee-zhu-zhee.
animal
bird
Trinidad & Tobago
cobeaux
Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.
Trinidad & Tobago
cobo
Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.
animal
bird
Trinidad & Tobago
corbeau
Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.
animal
bird
Jamaica
force ripe
Precocious. Acting in a manner that appears to exceed one's age or maturity level. E.g. a child behaving as an adult.
Belize
Jamaica
jankro
Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.
animal
bird
Jamaica
john crow
Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.
animal
bird
Belize
jranko
Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.
animal
bird
Trinidad & Tobago
left han dumplin
Dumplings made with the left hand in an obeah ritual with the intention of trapping a man in a romantic relationship.
food
Jamaica
passa passa
A type of dance party. The parties are held in the streets and have a reputation for raunchiness and lude behaviour.
Jamaica
British Virgin Isles.
sleeping policeman
A speed bump; A traffic calming feature of road design used to slow traffic, or reduce through traffic, via vertical deflection.
Bahamas
topsy
A mythical person who has no parents or family and as a result, has no understanding of correct or proper behaviour.
person
Bahamas
agidi
A mean of cornmeal mush cooked in leaves.
food
Trinidad & Tobago
ah dog
A Trini 20 dollar bill
money
Antigua & Barbuda
Guyana
apple banana
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food
plant
fruit
Jamaica
back and belly
A machete or cutlass sharpened on both edges.
Bahamas
backup wife
The primary/main woman in a love triangle
Bahamas
bad blood
A lack of resistance to sickness and infection
Bahamas
big john
A bitter white cassava used for making bread.
food
Jamaica
bombay
A popular mango cultivar valued for pleasant taste.
food
fruit
plant
Jamaica
bumpy banana
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food
plant
fruit
US Virgin Islands
bun rice
To remove a one's underwear from their buttcrack.
Jamaica
chatta box
One who talks a lot or too much
person
Trinidad & Tobago
chickytoe
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food
plant
fruit
Antigua & Barbuda
chula
A wood burning outdoor stove constructed from dirt.
Jamaica
don
The leader of a garrison.
Jamaica
east indian
A mango cultivar prized for its rich taste.
food
plant
fruit
Jamaica
fassy
Derogatory term for a person of ill repute.
profanity
Suriname
fawaka
A popular greeting which means: How are you!
Barbados
fig
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food
plant
fruit
Antigua & Barbuda
finger rose
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food
plant
fruit
Jamaica
Trinidad & Tobago
fireside
A wood burning outdoor stove constructed from dirt.
Jamaica
fish tea
A thin broth or soup made from fish.
food
Jamaica
St. Kitts & Nevis
flex
A trip to hang out or have fun.
Antigua & Barbuda
guineos enanos
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food
plant
fruit