General
mek
What does mek mean?
To make or let ('mek wi go' = let's go); also 'wah mek' = why.
"Mek wi dweet."
Origin
Jamaican Patois pronunciation of English 'make'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mek' mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means 'make' or 'let', as in 'mek wi go' meaning 'let's go'. In 'wah mek' it means 'why'.
What does 'mek wi' mean?
'Mek wi' means 'let us' or 'let's', as in 'mek wi go' — let's go.
What does 'wah mek' mean?
It means 'why', literally 'what makes', as in 'wah mek yuh late?' meaning 'why are you late?'
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