Trini Creole Dictionary

W

Wa Wa – Feeling ill, but not exactly knowing from what

Wajang (or Warajoon) – A wild kind of person, uncouth, misbehaving, a vagabond

Waltz in – Barge in without saying a word

Waps – wasp

Warap – Very weak mixture

Washikong – Old Shoe, soft shoe, sneaker, often smelling stink

Well yes! – Expression of disbelief

Whappen’? – What is the matter with you?

What`s de damage? -How much do I owe you?

Whey– Where

Whey de man say– How is every thing?

Windball Cricket– Cricket where the following rules apply: Using a tennis ball; larger than usual wicket; concrete pitch; throwing or pelting instead of bowling is acceptable; no LBW out; one innings, limited overs; plus others, etc.

Wine – A sexually suggestive dance using gyrating hip movements that can make the hula look tame, usually done to soca music.

Wood lice – Termite

Wotless– Worthless, no good, usually referring to a person.

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Popular Tobago Sayings (Proverbs from the islands)

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