likkle more
adv/ˈlɪkl ˈmoːɹ/
English Definition
See you later; goodbye (literally 'little more').
Patois Definition
Mi haffi run now — likkle more!
Cultural Context
One of the most common farewells in Jamaica, reflecting the dialect's economy and warmth.
Examples
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"Mi haffi run now — likkle more!"
OK, I'll stop by later.
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"Awright, likkle more mi wi come check you."
God gave us the sun God gave us the rain Later we'll have A whole lot of corn grain […]
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"“Jah sen de sun Jah sen de rain Likkle more wi have Whole heapa corn grain […]”"
A: Yo, I'm outta here. B: All right. See you later.
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"A: Yow, mi a cut. B: Awright, likkle more."
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"“"Likkle more," he said. "Yes, time for me to turn in too," I said. […]”"