Meaning
The beloved sweet tropical fruit, of which Jamaica boasts dozens of named varieties — Julie, East Indian, Bombay, Number 11, Stringy, Blackie, and more. In mango season the trees drop so much fruit that 'mango time' becomes a season of plenty (and of eating till you're full for free).
Examples
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Mango time a di best time a year.
Mango season is the best time of year.
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Julie mango sweet an no string.
Julie mango is sweet with no strings.
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Di whole tree drop wid ripe mango.
The whole tree is laden with ripe mangoes.
Origin
The tropical fruit (word via Portuguese from Tamil/Malayalam); Jamaica cultivates a famous wealth of named varieties.
How it’s used
Dozens of prized named types (Julie, East Indian, Bombay, No. 11...). 'Mango time' = the season of plenty.