Meaning
Dry — literally without moisture, but often figurative. A 'dry' joke or party is flat and lifeless; 'dry' talk is dull; and 'dry' can describe being broke or a plain, unseasoned meal. 'So-so' (plain, only that) sits close to this bare, unadorned sense.
Examples
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Di party did dry, nobody nah dance.
The party was dead — nobody was dancing.
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Mi pocket dry till payday.
My pocket is dry (broke) until payday.
Origin
From English 'dry', extended to 'dull/flat/broke'. See [[so-so]].
How it’s used
Literally dry; figuratively dull, flat, plain, or broke.