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So they say...
Phrases from Trinidad and Tobago

Langniappe
(lan' .nyap):

a little extra

Free up
(free . up):

relax, let go

Sock eye
(sok. eye):

too easy for words

Ole talk
(ol . talk):

empty chatter

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Red: The warmth of the sun; the courage and friendliness of the people
White: The sea by which the islands are connected
Black: The strength, unity, and wealth of the land

Lime
(lime):

spend time talking, laughing, hanging out with your friends

Carnival Characters

Burrokeets: Human donkeys
Jabs Jabs: Devils
Midnight Robbers: Bandits
Minstrels: Musicians
Moko Jumbies: Giants on stilts

Pierrot Granade:  Clowns

Tamboo Bamboo
(tam boo' bam.boo'):

percussion sticks made from sugar cane

Play mas

put on a costume and go to Carnival with a band