Meaning
A kite — and, in Jamaica, a cherished Easter tradition. Around Easter, homemade and bought kites of every colour fill the sky, made from sticks, paper, and 'kite paper', with a buzzing 'singing' strip on the tail. Kite-flying is a beloved seasonal pastime for children and adults alike.
Examples
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Easter time di sky full a kite.
At Easter the sky is full of kites.
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Him mek him own kite outta stick an paper.
He made his own kite out of sticks and paper.
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Di kite singing inna di breeze.
The kite is buzzing/singing in the wind.
Origin
The flying toy; in Jamaica strongly tied to the Easter season as a national pastime.
How it’s used
Especially associated with Easter kite-flying, a major Jamaican seasonal tradition.