General
cease and settle
What does cease and settle mean?
An instruction to stop, calm down and relax. 'Cease and sekkle'.
"Cease and sekkle yuhself, no rush."
Origin
Jamaican Patois: 'cease' + 'sekkle' (settle).
Frequently asked questions
What does cease and settle mean?
It means to stop, calm down and relax — an instruction to settle yourself and take it easy.
Where does cease and sekkle come from?
It's Jamaican Patois, combining 'cease' with 'sekkle', the Patois pronunciation of 'settle'.
How do you use cease and sekkle?
You say it to tell someone to calm down, e.g. 'Cease and sekkle yuhself' means 'settle down and relax'.
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