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3316. Bruk down


English Translation

impoverish


Definition

the state or fact of being extremely poor.


Example Sentences

Patois: The whole place is impoverish
English: The wul place bruk down



posted on November 8, 2022

3317. Bruk Foreigner


English Translation

Broke Foreigner


Definition

Someone who migrated to a first world country such as the United States for a better life but still remain in poverty.


Example Sentences

Patois: He can't do anything for you, he's a broke foreigner
English: Him cyaah duh nutten fi yuh, him a bruk foreigner



posted on November 8, 2022

3318. O


English Translation

how


Example Sentences

Patois: O yuh guh duh dat?
English: How are you going to do that?



posted on November 8, 2022

3319. Kibba yuh mout


English Translation

shut up


Example Sentences

Patois: If yuh did kibba yuh mouth dat wouldn't happen
English: That wouldn't have happened if you had shut up.



posted on November 8, 2022

3320. aye pweedie gurl


English Translation

hey pretty girl


Example Sentences

Patois: Aye pweedie gurl wah a gwaan?
English: Hey pretty girl what's going on?



posted on November 8, 2022



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