What “Patty” means
A patty is a flaky golden pastry filled with spiced meat, classically beef. It's Jamaica's favourite grab-and-go lunch.
Examples
Mi know one patty shop pon di way!
I know a patty shop on the way!
How to use it
An everyday food word. The classic order is a patty folded inside coco bread.
Cultural context
The patty is a Jamaican take on the Cornish pasty, transformed with scotch bonnet heat and a turmeric-golden crust. The diaspora carried it to cities like Toronto, London and New York, where it's a staple.