Jamaican English Part Two

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

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

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

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 wake A slumber party A dance party A graduation ceremony

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

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

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

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

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

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