2. Example of Virgin Island English Creole A term of endearment used to a small child, and of contempt to adults Ponko-lonko Mucus in the corner of the eye ‘ Nyampe A dish made of leaves, meat and fish Kallalloo A hernia Bamacoo A stupid person Mumu A man who has become foolish because of excessive love for a woman Kunu-munu A pet name given to a woman in the Virgin Islands in former times Yaya A nurse who cares for small children Nana A herbalist Ganga Man A species of millipede Gongolo A lively dance Bamboshay A lively dance to a distinctive drum beat Bambola An overbearing person Bomba A way of pluralizing a noun Dem Meaning Name
3. Example of St. Kitts Lingo He cheated on me He bite me Things are going good. All is well Cooking on gas See you later Gone to come back Somebody has to go Two man-crab can’t live in same hole Hanging out or partying Busting a lime/ Liming Meaning Name
