Jamaican Patois is deeply ingrained in Jamaican culture and identity. It is celebrated through music, literature, and everyday interactions, serving as a powerful symbol of Jamaican unity and resilience.
In this riddle, the use of Jamaican Patois adds a unique flavor and cultural touch, showcasing the beauty and richness of the language.

Jamaican Riddles

To introduce a riddle we say!"Riddle mi this riddle mi that, guest mi riddle are perhaps not"

Here's a riddle introducing Jamaican Patois:

Riddle:

Mi a likkle ting weh ya haffi ketch,

Mi a move fast, nuh haffi stretch.

Mi a swim inna di water, but mi nah fish,

Mi a likkle animal, but mi nah a dish.

Translation:

I'm a small creature that you have to catch,

I move quickly, no need to stretch.

I swim in the water, but I'm not a fish,

I'm a small animal, but I'm not a dish.

Answer:Frog

What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?

Answer: A penny.

What goes up the hill with four legs and comes down with three?

Answer: A man carrying a bundle of firewood on his head.

What gose up and never comes down

Answer: age or Smoke.

Which two leter of the alphabet are never sick

Answer: OK.

King takes off him crown to only one man. Who?

Answer: Barber.

Why dog kyaan stay eena one Yard?

Answer: Because three feet make one yard and a dawg has four feet.