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396. Kisko


English Translation

Ice pop


Definition

A frozen flavored treat


Example Sentences

Patois: Buy a kisko fi cool yuh dung.
English: Buy an ice pop to cool you down.



posted on June 6, 2024

397. Black heart man


English Translation

Kidnapper


Definition

A mythical figure said to capture souls


Example Sentences

Patois: Mama tell wi fi stay 'way from di black heart man.
English: Mom tells us to stay away from the kidnapper.



posted on June 6, 2024

398. Seet deh


English Translation

There it is


Definition

Used when pointing out a location


Example Sentences

Patois: It nuh deh round deh suh, seet deh
English: It’s not around there, there it is



posted on June 6, 2024

399. Supavisa


English Translation

Supervisor


Definition

A person who supervises a person or an activity


Example Sentences

Patois: Di supavisa a mek sure evriting a run smooth.
English: The supervisor is making sure everything is running smoothly.



posted on June 6, 2024

400. Steppa


English Translation

Go-getter


Definition

Someone who is ambitious and goes after what they want


Example Sentences

Patois: She a real steppa, always a move up.
English: She’s a real go-getter, always moving up.



posted on June 6, 2024



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