Jamaica Lingo

Tag: #CulturalWisdom

  • Cock Mout’ Kill Cock

    Cock Mout’ Kill Cock

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    Mak Spence
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    When Your Words Become Your Worst Enemy There’s something magnificent about a rooster at dawn. The way he stands tall, throws back his head, and announces to the world that a new day has arrived. His crow carries confidence, authority, the unmistakable sound of someone who believes he rules his domain. But in Jamaica, there’s…

  • Wanti Wanti Cyan Getti, Getti Getti No Wanti

    Wanti Wanti Cyan Getti, Getti Getti No Wanti

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    by

    Mak Spence
    in

    The Wisdom of Wanting Less and Appreciating More The Grass Ain’t Always Greener We’ve all done it. Looked across the fence, the screen, or the street and thought, “I wish that was mine.” Maybe it’s the dream car, the promotion, the perfect partner, the luxury vacation. Maybe it’s as simple as a moment of peace…

  • No Mug Nuh Bruk, No Coffee Nuh Dash Weh

    No Mug Nuh Bruk, No Coffee Nuh Dash Weh

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    by

    Mak Spence
    in

    Keep Calm and Sip On — When Everything’s Actually Okay The Gentle Genius of This Proverb Some Jamaican proverbs are thunderclaps—bold, direct, and full of fire. But “No mug nuh bruk, no coffee nuh dash wey”is more of a whisper. A warm voice from your granny’s rocking chair reminding you: Don’t panic. Everything is still…