The Caribbean, word by word.
West Indian words, phrases & slang, brought to your phone every day. Explore island slang, cultural sayings, meaningful affirmations, and the vocabulary used across the Caribbean diaspora.
Discover something new every single day.
West Indian Lingo brings the rich language and expressions of the Caribbean to your home screen. Add a widget and greet each day with a fresh piece of island culture — no opening the app required.
- Daily wordA new term, saying or affirmation each day
- Home Screen widgetsSmall, medium & large sizes to fit your setup
- Real meaningEvery entry paired with its definition and context
Flip through the diaspora, one card at a time.
Whether you're reconnecting with your roots, learning Caribbean expressions, or just curious about island culture, swiping through cards makes it effortless. Each one carries a word, its meaning, and how it's really used.
- Card by cardBrowse island slang at your own pace
- Cultural sayingsProverbs and expressions with real context
- AffirmationsMeaningful phrases from across the islands
Test what you know, the fun way.
Think you have the lingo down? Put it to the test. Quick quizzes turn everything you've been learning into a game — a playful way to lock in new words and see how deep your island knowledge really goes.
- Bite-sizedShort rounds you can play anywhere
- ReinforceTurn what you read into what you remember
- Track progressWatch your Caribbean vocabulary grow
Add your own words and family sayings.
Every island — every household — has its own lingo. Create custom entries to capture the words your grandparents used, your local slang, and the phrases that mean home to you, right alongside the built-in collection.
- Custom entriesAdd words, meanings and notes of your own
- Keep it personalPreserve family & regional expressions
- One collectionYour words live beside the island library
Free to download. Free to keep.
WI Lingo is completely free, with no subscription and no recurring charges — ever. Reconnect with your roots and explore Caribbean culture without a paywall standing in the way.
- A new word, saying or affirmation every day
- Swipe-to-learn cards across the diaspora
- Quizzes to test your island knowledge
- Custom entries for your own words
- Home Screen widgets in every size
Questions, answered.
Is WI Lingo free?
Yes. WI Lingo is completely free to download and use, with no subscription and no recurring charges. Everything — the daily words, swipe cards, quizzes, custom entries and widgets — is included at no cost.
Which islands does it cover?
WI Lingo draws on the language and expressions used across the Caribbean diaspora — island slang, cultural sayings, and meaningful affirmations. It's built for anyone reconnecting with their roots or curious about West Indian culture.
Can I add my own words?
Absolutely. Custom entries let you capture your family's sayings, local slang, and the phrases that mean home to you — stored right alongside the built-in collection so your words are always close.
Do I need to open the app every day?
No. Add a Home Screen widget and a fresh West Indian word appears each day on its own — you'll discover something new every day without lifting a finger.
What is WI Lingo?
WI Lingo brings Caribbean language and expressions to your phone every day, including island slang, cultural sayings, affirmations and vocabulary.
Which devices does it run on?
WI Lingo runs on iPhone and iPad.
Learn the lingo, love the culture.
West Indian words, phrases & slang, a little more every day. Free on the App Store.