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16. Style


Definition

To disrespect or underrate


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem cyaah style wi, a wi di peeple luv.
English: They can't disrespect us, the people love us.



posted on February 27, 2017

17. Fawma


English Translation

Farmer


Definition

A person that is involved in the agricultural process to plant food and other crops.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di fawma did plant nuff banana.
English: The farmer planted a lot bananas



posted on February 26, 2017

18. Dinna


English Translation

Dinner


Definition

Usually the last and most fulfilling meal of the day eaten in the evening time.


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah yuh waah nyam fi dinna.
English: What do you want to eat for dinner.



posted on February 25, 2017

19. Touch dung


English Translation

Arrive


Definition

To reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey. Literal translation is "touch down".


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi touch dung dis mawning.
English: I arrived this morning.



posted on February 25, 2017

20. Dunce bat


English Translation

stupid


Definition

To be unintelligent or foolish; an idiot.


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh a dunce bat, yuh cyaa duh nuttin.
English: You're stupid; you can't do anything.



posted on February 25, 2017



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