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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.

QueenRadhi
Jul 31, 2020
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11 Sayings ONLY Caribbean People Get — And No, Stopping At The Beaches On A Cruise Doesn't Count
@thetravelingislandgirl

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.

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