Jamaica word
likkle
Little or small; also used affectionately.
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Meaning
Likkle is a common Jamaican Patwa form meaning little or small. It can describe size, amount, age, or affectionate closeness.
Pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkl/
Part of speech: adjective
How it is used
It appears in ordinary conversation and in phrases such as likkle more or likkle youth.
Register: Everyday Jamaican Patwa.
Examples in context
- Gimme a likkle more rice.Give me a little more rice.
- Di likkle pickney tired.The little child is tired.
Important context
Spelling varies in informal writing; likkle reflects Patwa pronunciation rather than a mistake.