Patwa

Definitions

noun Any of several creoles based on English or French spoken in the Caribbean and by communities of Caribbean origin outside the region, especially the English-based creole of Jamaica.

[Patwa Patwa, from English patois, and French patois, patois; see patois.]

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She has been called Patwa, Kompara, Bhomahna, and other names.

Dreams of Steel Cook, Glen 1990
That's the case with Ajit Kumar Jain 'Patwa' of Madhya Pradesh.

The Times of India 2009
Well at first I thought they were asking me for money through the thick Patwa accents and I was so glad I hadn't immediately dismissed them as kids begging for money.

Kids 2009
A nice old gentleman still talks Patwa to me every afternoon and I grin in annoyance at myself for still not speaking the language with a sliver of confidence.

Rain & Sun 2009
We studied our material yesterday in the local library and three young women were coaching Karen on her Patwa.

The adjustments come fast and furious 2008
A bit of a stretch for her as she hardly speaks Patwa anymore.

Jamaican bus rides 2008
With little to no Patwa at this point it can make traveling somewhat complicated.

Ya Man! 2008
In language class we are learning about Patwa grammar and pronunciation which is going along fine, although I am in no way close to being fluent.

Mi jos a tek it iizi (I’n just taking it easy!) 2008
Learning Patwa, meeting the endless requirements related to safety and security, etc.

luv di pikni dem 2008
I have found the term "Take it iizy" some spell it different in Patwa we of course spell it "easy" to mean something quite different that it first appears.

Daily Life - Take it iizy mon! 2008