- Also written
- Whine, Wind
What “Wine” means
To wine is to dance by rotating or rolling the hips, often rhythmically and close to the music. It is a core move in Jamaican and wider Caribbean dancing. The word is related to "wind".
Examples
Shi can wine!
She can really dance!
Dem a wine pon di dance floor.
They're dancing on the dance floor.
How to use it
Casual and party-related. It is usually playful, but wining on someone can be suggestive, so the context matters.
Cultural context
Wining is common across the Caribbean, at dances, carnival and family parties alike. Dancehall has given named variations, such as the Dutty Wine.
Where it comes from
From English "wind" (to turn or twist).