Jamaican Patwah - Patois/Creole and Slang Dictionary

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Ginnal: Definition
Someone who is a trickster or con-person.; Example Sentences
(patois) Him a ginnal, Him a sell fake gold watch
(english) He’s a con artist, he’s selling fake gold watches

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January 15, 2021

English Translation

Where are you going?

Example Sentences

Patois: Weh yah guh nex?
English: Where are you going next?

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January 2, 2021

English Translation

Silly Female

Definition

A woman who is publicly being made a fool of by their significant other.

Example Sentences

Patois: Him a gi har bun, shi a yamabella
English: He's cheating on her, she's a silly female

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