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421. Chiney bump


English Translation

Marble


Definition

A glass marble used as a toy


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi a play chiney bump a school.
English: We are playing marbles at school.



posted on June 3, 2024

422. Obeah stick


English Translation

Magic wand


Definition

A stick used by an obeah man in rituals


Example Sentences

Patois: Obeah man wave him obeah stick.
English: The witch doctor waves his magic wand.



posted on June 3, 2024

423. Soon come


English Translation

Coming soon


Definition

Will arrive or happen shortly


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi soon come, jus hol’ on.
English: I’ll be there soon, just hold on.



posted on June 3, 2024

424. Fambily


English Translation

Family


Definition

A group consisting of parents and children


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi fambily a plan a reunion.
English: Our family is planning a reunion.



posted on June 3, 2024

425. Si it ova deh suh


English Translation

It is over there


Definition

Indicating the location of something


Example Sentences

Patois: If a di key yuh a luk fah, si it ova deh suh
English: If it’s the key you are looking for, it is over there



posted on June 3, 2024



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