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Gunguru mara


Definition

It is used in reference to God Almighty. Its etymology can be traced to the Amharic language spoken by the Amharas of Ethiopia. It is used in the Iyaric dialect of Jamaican Patois commonly spoken by Rastas.



Example Sentences

Patois: Whollan faith still, Gunguru mara haa control ova everyting
English: Hold unto faith still, God Almighty has control over everything.

Feb 26, 2020

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loud up di thing

February 13, 2020

Definition

To expose someone's dirty or bad business


Example Sentences

Patois: My yute, why u waah loud up di thing?
English: Dude, why do you want to expose me?


posted by DInferno
bait up di thing

February 13, 2020

Definition

to set someone up for a downfall or cause disappointment or embarrassment


Example Sentences

Patois: A bait yuh a bait up d ting enuh
English: You are causing problems for me, you know


posted by DInferno

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