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3176. Heel


English Translation

Heel back


Example Sentences

Patois: Kleen yuh heel back
English: Clean your heels



posted on January 23, 2023

3177. Yuh mad


English Translation

Are you crazy?


Definition

phrase that is used to express disbelief or surprise. It is similar in meaning to "are you crazy?" or "are you kidding me?" and is often used as a reaction to something that is surprising or unexpected.


Example Sentences

Patois: Are you crazy? How could you do that
English: Yuh mad? how yuh fi duh dat



posted on January 23, 2023

3178. Pon di grind


English Translation

Hustle


Definition

This phrase is often used to describe a person who is working hard and making an effort to achieve their goals.


Example Sentences

Patois: I can't talk now, I'm hustling
English: Mi cyaan talk now, mi deh pom di grind



posted on January 22, 2023

3179. Bunna


English Translation

Gun


Definition

Slang expression used to reference guns or other firearms


Example Sentences

Patois: I'm going to get my gun
English: MI a guh get mi bunna



posted on January 21, 2023

3180. Roun yah


English Translation

Around here


Definition

This phrase means "around here" and can be used to describe a location or an area.


Example Sentences

Patois: I'm not from around here
English: Mi nuh cum fram roun yah



posted on January 19, 2023



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