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Definitions submitted by anonymous


1. Stamma


English Translation

Stutterer


Definition

A person who stutters or has speech difficulties


Example Sentences

Patois: Stamma a try betta him speech.
English: The stutterer, Stamma, is working on his speech.



posted on December 7, 2023

2. Reds


English Translation

Red


Definition

Someone with red hair or a red complexion


Example Sentences

Patois: Reds gaan a him yaad.
English: The person with red hair, Reds,went home.



posted on December 6, 2023

3. Egghead


Definition

Someone who is highly intelligent or knowledgeable


Example Sentences

Patois: Egghead always has the answers.
English: Someone as knowledgeable as Egghead always knows the answers.



posted on December 5, 2023

4. Eggie


Definition

A person with a bald head or a shiny, smooth scalp


Example Sentences

Patois: Eggie head shine inna eh sun.
English: The person with a bald head, Eggie, glimmers in the sunlight.



posted on December 4, 2023

5. Merri Krismuss


English Translation

Merry Christmas


Example Sentences

Patois: Merri Krismuss and happi new year
English: Merry Christmas and happy new year



posted on December 3, 2023