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371. Cruff


English Translation

Lazy person


Definition

A person who is lazy or unproductive


Example Sentences

Patois: Stop act like a cruff and get to work.
English: Stop acting like a lazy person and get to work.



posted on June 10, 2024

372. Grater Cake


English Translation

Coconut candy


Definition

A sweet candy made from coconut and sugar


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi want two grater cake.
English: I want two coconut candies.



posted on June 9, 2024

373. Jackfish


English Translation

Jack


Definition

A type of predatory fish


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi ketch a big jackfish today.
English: We caught a big jack today.



posted on June 9, 2024

374. Natty


English Translation

Dreadlocks


Definition

A hairstyle consisting of matted coils of hair.


Example Sentences

Patois: Him natty well long an neat.
English: His dreadlocks are very long and neat.



posted on June 9, 2024

375. Earth a run red


English Translation

Ominous sign


Definition

An expression indicating that something bad is about to happen


Example Sentences

Patois: When di owl hoot, earth a run red.
English: When the owl hoots, it’s an ominous sign.



posted on June 9, 2024



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