Meaning
To worry, fuss, or be anxious — to trouble your mind over something. 'Nuh fret yuhself' is a common comfort, meaning 'don't worry / don't stress'. To be 'fretting' is to be fretful and anxious; a baby that 'fret' is fussing and crying. It is one of the everyday Jamaican words for worry and unease.
Examples
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Nuh fret yuhself, everyting a go work out.
Don't worry yourself; everything will work out.
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She a fret ova di bills.
She's worrying over the bills.
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Di baby fret when him hungry.
The baby fusses when he's hungry.
Origin
From English 'fret' (to worry/chafe), kept strong in everyday Jamaican use. See [[worry-up]], [[vexation]].
How it’s used
To worry/be anxious; 'nuh fret yuhself' = don't stress. See [[vexation]], [[feel-a-way]].