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backra beke

Any white person, particularly one in a position of power or authority.

Mawga cow a bull mumma

Someone who appears weak or vulnerable may have powerful allies.

bade

To go to the sea.

bad mind

To begrudge. To envy another's possessions or happiness.

Dawg say 'if im ave money', im woulda buy flea

Some people spend money on useless or necessary things.

badwud

Profanity; An expletive

bad ways

To be selfish, greedy, mean spirited, self centered for one's own benefit.

bad

To look good/great.

Nubady neva kick dead dawg

The successful are criticised

Nu dash whe stick before yu done cross riva

Don't be too quick to discard or reject things because you may need them in the future

Di hotta di battle, di sweeta di victory

Success is more rewarding after hard work and struggle

backabush people

People that think, talk and act very rural.

Di house whe shelta yu when a rain, look fi it when sun hot

When you become successful, look out for those that helped you during your hard times.

Nu cuss alligator long mout til yu cross di riva

Don't provoke people while they are in a position to retaliate.

Jackass say 'hill an gully yasso', 'hill and gully desso'

Life is filled with ups and downs

If yu cyaa walk faas, tek time run

Master the basics before you attempt more difficult activities

Di olda di moon di brighta it shine

Age brings wisdom

Every day devil help teef. One day god wi help watchman

Good people should not be discouraged by the successes of unscrupulous people

backabush

Deep rural or country

Di man mek outa honey, fly wi nyam him

People take advantage of the goodnatured.