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4206. Badda Badda


English Translation

constantly bother


Definition

to constantly bother someone to the point of annoyance.


Example Sentences

Patois: Boss man, wah mek yuh keep on deh badda badda mi every day suh?
English: Boss man, why do you keep on constantly bothering me every day?



posted on May 2, 2014

4207. Ball an chain


English Translation

Strict control


Definition

Slang for saying that someone is under strict control


Example Sentences

Patois: Him gyal have him pan ball an chain, him cyaah leff the house afta 9
English: His girl have him under strict control, he can’t leave the house after 9:00pm



posted on May 2, 2014

4208. Sinkle Bible


English Translation

Aloe Vera


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi hear seh sinkle bible cyaah use fi skin care
English: I heard that aloe vera can be used for skin care



posted on April 25, 2014

4209. Chimmy


English Translation

Chamber pot


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi cyaah believe seh yuh still a used chimmy inna dis day an age
English: I can’t believe that you’re still using a chamber pot in this day and age



posted on April 25, 2014

4210. Gungo peas


English Translation

Pigeon peas


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi ago cook gungo peas and rice wen mi guh home
English: I am going to cook pigeon peas and rice when I go home



posted on April 25, 2014



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