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3346. Likkle Miss


English Translation

Little Miss


Definition

A young female


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah deh gwaan Likkle Miss
English: What's going on Little Miss



posted on October 23, 2022

3347. Dem nah learn


English Translation

They're not learn


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem nah learn nutten
English: They're not learning anything



posted on October 22, 2022

3348. Kotch E Hat A Lie


English Translation

Angles the hat, is it a lie


Definition

Slang phrase, which is an advancement of the popular slang “Normal a lie”. This phrase is used to showcase ones expertise in a specific task that they’re doing. The person using this phrase may wear their hat at an angle.


Example Sentences

Patois: *Ben does something awesome*, Paul: “Kotch e hat a lie?”
English: *Ben does something awesome*, Paul: “Kotch e hat a lie?”



posted on October 14, 2022

3349. Shub


English Translation

Shove


Example Sentences

Patois: Shub him out
English: Shove him out



posted on October 13, 2022

3350. A nuh want a fat mek Nightingale foot tan suh


English Translation

It is not for want of fat that the nightingale's leg stand so.


Definition

Do not judge by appearance.



posted on October 12, 2022



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