Jamaican English Part Two

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. If a Jamaican was "kin teet", what would they be doing? Shouting Sleeping Smiling Singing

2. That girl is too "laba-laba". What is her problem? She is too fat. She is too talkative. She is too thin. She is too stupid.

3. In Jamaica, as in America, there are not a few "mampi" women walking around. "Mampi" must mean...? sexy obese single and willing jealous

4. If a Jamaican invited you to a "nine night", where would you be going? A dance party A graduation ceremony A slumber party A wake

5. Someone described what you were wearing as "ol bruk", what did he mean? You were wearing all black . He was trying tell you your zipper was open. He thought it was too formal.. You were wearing second hand clothing.

6. Many Jamaican young men love to "palaav". What does it mean? Show off Dance Make out with their girlfriends Relax at home

7. What are "red yeye" (red eye) people? Covetous people Angry people People who are drunk Tired people

8. What do you think the expression " Si an bline, ear an deaf" means? He is a deaf mute. Go to sleep. He is an old man. Don't meddle.

9. A phrase used often to describe Jamaica and its people is "Likkle but talawah". What does the word "talawah" mean? Easygoing Hospitable Tall Fearless

10. When listening to Jamaican dancehall music , you often hear the phrase "Unnu ready?" What is "unnu"? The stage The music The audience The drinks