Much like the island itself, Patois AKA Jamaican slang is a vibrant and colorful mixture of African, Spanish and English influences. We invite you to learn Patois words and phrases to flaunt on your next trip to Hedonism II!

Patois Phrase of the Month

“Duppy Conqueror”

In a land where superstition reigns by day and duppies (spirits) haunt by night, religion is more than just saying your prayers before you go to bed in Jamaica. This expression implies a fearless person overcoming obstacles and difficulties. The literal translation is ‘ghost conqueror’.