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Jamaican English Part Two

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Varieties of English : Jamaican English Part Two

Introduction:
"If you enjoyed the challenge of Part 1, here is the final part of my quiz on everyday Jamaican expressions."


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 talkative.
    She is too thin.
    She is too fat.
    She is too stupid.


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


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


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?
    Tired people
    People who are drunk
    Covetous people
    Angry people


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


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 music
    The audience
    The drinks
    The stage


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