11 Sayings ONLY Caribbean People Get — And No, Stopping At The Beaches On A Cruise Doesn't Count
Let’s get the lingo so we can get straight to having a good time.
The Caribbean is a place where people go for vacation, but if you set out from a cruise ship you miss out on all the beautiful culture. Their exotic beaches are nothing without their zinging food and hospitality. Locals in the Caribbean are warmhearted with a zest to live life to the fullest.
This is exactly where most of their words and phrases come from, having a good time. I definitely enjoyed myself living in the Caribbean, but it's not always about lounging. They get work done too and I've learned proper phrases for accomplishments.
After all, balance is key.
Lyme
Chill time
« Gon to lyme »
Jouvey
1. A festival where you throw oil on everyone and dance the whole night.
2. I’m down.
Wah Gwan
What you been up to?/ What are you doing?/ What's up?
Bomboclaat
The basic F bomb.
Irie
Things are fine / Things are cool
Gwan Big Up Yaself
Be proud of yourself/feel yourself
Do Ting
Get stuff done.
Mash Up
Have a great time.
Feté
Party.
Dun Kno
You already know.
Jam
Concert.
