Thursday, January 8, 2026

How Caribbeans Measure Time and Other Phrases


 These do represent actual, measurable time

Just Now- immediately or later, or wait a minute

    I goin' jus' now to cum back - I'm leaving now, and I'll be back right away. 

Soon Come - I am just around the corner or on my way - (actually haven't left yet)

The Other Day - could be last week or 50 years ago

Come Awhile - come here right now


Draf - draft.  They seem to be sensitive to every little breeze that wafts by and blame every ailment on the 'draf'. "A draf catch me"

Kahlik - colic, or upset digestive system

Bad Spirit or Mashed-up - feeling down, stressed, depressed

Konsumshun -  a bad cough

Maga -  thin or skinny

Mashed Up - broken


    It's all in the voice inflexion and raised eyebrows



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