anansi Patois Dictionary

Anansi

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Definition of Anansi: (n.) A character in Jamaican and African folklore. Anansi is a spider but often acts like a human being. Anansi is considered to be the god of all knowledge of stories and his tales are believed to have originated from the Ashanti people in Ghana.

anancy rope tie anancy Patois Dictionary

Anancy Rope Tie Anancy

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Definition of Anancy Rope Tie Anancy: (phrase/ expression) A spider’s web traps himself; phrase used when a person tries to get others in trouble being caught in their own trap.

Almshouse

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Definition of Almshouse: (phrase) Nonsense/foolishness; term referring to foolishness or stupidity.

all fruits ripe Patois Dictionary

All Fruits Ripe

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Definition of All Fruits Ripe: (phrase/expression) Everything is just great; expresses that everything is ok.