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50 Words in Grenada Slang

The document defines 50 words that are commonly used in Trinidad and Tobago English dialects, providing the part of speech and a short definition for each word.

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50 Words in Grenada Slang

The document defines 50 words that are commonly used in Trinidad and Tobago English dialects, providing the part of speech and a short definition for each word.

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1.

Ah (Pronoun)

To call oneself.

“Ah” must go to the shop.

2. Allyuh (Noun)

When talking to groups of people.

“Allyuh” shut up.

3. Ax (Verb)

To request someone to do or give

something.

I don’t want to “ax” her for the

pencil.
4. Bacchanal (Noun)

A noisy or chaotic situation, often

involving drama.

The party turned into a real

“bacchanal” after midnight.

5. Bajohn (Noun)

Someone who intimidates or abuses.

John is a “bajohn”; he is always in a

fight.
6. Bamsie (Noun)

Buttocks or backside.

After sitting for hours, my “bamsie”

is sore.

7. Bazodee (Verb)

To make someone feel uncertain or

unclear about something.

The students were “bazodee” at the

question on the board.


8. Behp (Verb)

To fall with a loud noise.

Amaya got a “behp” in school

yesterday.

9. Blammin (Verb)

the action of slamming or banging

something.

He is always “blammin” the door

when he upset.
10. Bounce (Verb)

Run into something.

Timara was sad because a car

“bounce” her dog.

11. Broughtupsy (Noun)

Behavior in keeping with good taste

and propriety.

Lila has no “broughtupsy” because

her mom died when she was young.


12. Chipping (Verb)

A sliding dance step performed while

following a band during Carnival.

Everyone in the band was “chipping”

to the music.

13. Choongsie (Adjective)

Very small in size.

He gives me a “choongsie” piece of

cake.
14. Chubble (Verb)

To experience difficulties or

challenges.

He gives his mother a lot of

“chubble”.

15. Chupid (Adjective)

Foolish or silly.

Don't make such a “chupid” mistake;

double-check your work.


16. Coolie (Adjective)

An expression denoting someone of

East Indian descent.

He has “coolie” hair.

17. Cudjoe (Noun)

A clever or resourceful person.

He's a real “Cudjoe” when it comes

to fixing things around the house.


18. Dat (Pronoun)

used to identify a specific person or

thing observed by the speaker.

Bring “dat” pencil for me please.

19. Dey (Adverb)

In, at, or to that place or position.

Amilia “dey” in the shop.

.
20. Dingolay (Verb)

To sway or dance in a carefree

manner.

The music had everyone

“dingolaying” at the beach party.

21. Doh (Adverb)

a command or warning to someone

not to do something.

“Doh” worry, everything will be

fine.
22. Doudou (Noun)

A term used to refer to a loved one.

Come here, “doudou”, let me give

you a hug.

23. Drebble (Verb)

Drop saliva uncontrollably from

one’s mouth.

She is always “drebbling” on herself.

24. Faddah(Noun)

a man who has a child or children.

Jamie is Lashawn’s “faddah”.


25. Fass (Verb)

Interfere in or busy oneself in

something that is not one's concern.

Tom and Jerry is “fass” in my

business.

26. Fete (Noun)

A lively celebration or party.

The carnival “fete” was full of

music, dancing, and colorful

costumes.
27. Flim (Verb)

To record something.

I want you to “flim” this for me

please.

28. Gallis (Adjective)

Describe someone who is popular

with the opposite sex.

He thinks he's a real “gallis”, always

surrounded by admirers.
29. Gyal (Noun)

A female human being.

Hey “gyal”, how you doing?

30. Horn (Verb)

Cheating on a partner.

She “horn” him when she found out

he was flirting with someone else.


31. Jamette (Noun)

A term used to describe a bold and

assertive woman.

She's a real “jamette”; she speaks her

mind and takes charge.

32. Jook (Verb)

To poke or stab.

Careful with that thorn, it might

“jook” you.
33. Jumbie (Noun)

A supernatural spirit or ghost.

Some say they've seen “jumbies”

wandering around the old plantation.

34. Lay-Lay (Adjective)

Lazy or sluggish.

After a big meal, I feel so “lay-lay”;

I just want to relax.


35. Licks (Verb)

A beating, physical punishment.

Micheal fought in school yesterday

so his mother gave him “licks”.

36. Lime (Verb)

To hang out or socialize casually.

We decided to “lime” by the beach

after work.
37. Maga (Adjective)

Having little, or too little, flesh or fat

on their body.

She was very “maga” when she was

younger.

38. Mamaguy (Verb)

To tease or mock playfully.

Stop “mamaguying” me; I'm serious

about this.
39. Nyam (Verb)

To eat or consume food.

I'm so hungry, let's “nyam”

something before the movie.

40. Pankatang (Noun)

A chaotic or disorganized situation.

The traffic was a real “pankatang”

this morning; I was late for work.


41. Pappyshow (Noun)

Something ridiculous or foolish.

The whole situation is just a

“pappyshow”; I can't believe it.

42. Pesh (Noun)

A current medium of exchange in the

form of coins and banknotes.

I have a lot of “pesh” today.


43. Stupz (Verb)

A sucking noise made with the

tongue pressed against the teeth used

to express annoyance, frustration, or

contempt.

Lani “stupz” at her mom yesterday

because her mom was going on and

on about her behaviour again.


44. Tabanca (Noun)

A feeling of deep longing or

heartache, often associated with

unrequited love.

Since he left her, she's been suffering

from a serious case of “tabanca”.

45. Tantara (Noun)

A loud noise or commotion.

The parade brought a “tantara” to the

usually quiet streets.


46. Tanty (Noun)

Aunt or older woman, often used as a

respectful term.

"Tanty” always has the best stories to

tell us.

47. Vex (Adjective)

Angry or annoyed.

She’s “vex” with him for forgetting

their anniversary.
48. Whine (Verb)

A dance move involving hip

gyrations, often seen in Caribbean

music and dance styles.

She loves to “whine” at every party.

49. Yute (Noun)

A young person or young people.

The “yutes” organized a community

clean-up event.
50. Zesser (Noun)

Someone who enjoys the nightlife,

parties, and socializing.

He's a real “zesser”; you can always

find him at the hottest clubs.

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