Walk good
/ WAWK good /Quick answer: Walk good (pronounced WAWK good) is take care, safe travels — a warm Jamaican goodbye.
What does Walk good mean?
Walk good means ‘take care’ or ‘travel safely’. It’s one of the warmest ways to say goodbye in Jamaica.
Where does Walk good come from?
It’s a direct, poetic Patois phrase — wishing someone a good walk (journey) through life and home. Older Jamaicans have used it for generations.
How to use Walk good
Combine it: ‘Walk good an’ tek care a yuhself’ or ‘Bless up, walk good.’
| Jamaican Patois | English |
|---|---|
| Walk good, mi dear. | Take care, my dear. |
| Walk good an’ tek care a yuhself. | Travel safely and take care of yourself. |
| Lata, walk good! | See you later, take care! |
Other spellings
Because Patois is mostly spoken, spellings vary. You may also see: walk good, walk safe.
Related Patois words
Likkle more · Bless up · One love · Tek care
Frequently asked
What do you reply to ‘walk good’?
‘Yuh too’ (you too) or ‘Bless up’.
Is walk good only for travel?
No — it’s a general goodbye meaning take care.
Look up more words in the Jamaican Patois Dictionary, or see Walk good in the dictionary.