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1081. Birdie


Definition

A term of endearment for a small person


Example Sentences

Patois: Birdie, yuh luk even smalla todeh.
English: Birdie, you look even smaller today



posted on December 16, 2023

1082. Brownin


Definition

A term often used to describe someone with light or fair skin.


Example Sentences

Patois: Browning hav di fairest complexion.
English: The person with light skin, has the fairest complexion.



posted on December 15, 2023

1083. Brown man


Definition

A male with a brown complexion


Example Sentences

Patois: Brown Man have on glasses .
English: The person with a brown complexion, Brown Man, haves on glasses.



posted on December 14, 2023

1084. Tuffie


English Translation

Tough


Definition

A person known for their resilience and strength


Example Sentences

Patois: Tuffie neva back dung from a challenge.
English: The person known for their resilience, Tuffie, never backs down from a challenge.



posted on December 13, 2023

1085. Shawt Man


Definition

A person who is notably short in stature


Example Sentences

Patois: Shawt Man tell mi him a guh pon eh road.
English: The notably short person, Short Man, told me he is going on the road.



posted on December 12, 2023



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