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4216. Chupid


English Translation

Stupid


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah mek yuh suh chupid, yuh cyaah si seh shi deh gi yuh bun?
English: Why are you so stupid, can’t you see that she is cheating on you?



posted on April 25, 2014

4217. Dressback


English Translation

Reverse


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh cyaah dressback a likkle suh mi cyaah cum out?
English: Can you reverse a little so I can come out?



posted on April 25, 2014

4218. Duppy Conqueror


English Translation

Overcomer


Definition

Someone who overcomes any obstacle that is in his or her way. The literal translation is 'Ghost Conqueror.'


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a duppy conqueror, dem fyah mi fram mi job but mi nah fret, mi haffi survive
English: I’m an overcomer. They fired me from my job, but I’m not worrying; I am going to survive.



posted on April 25, 2014

4219. Hear seh


English Translation

Heard


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi hear seh a him go bi di new bass
English: I heard that he’s going to be the new boss



posted on April 25, 2014

4220. Easy nuh


English Translation

Chill out


Example Sentences

Patois: Easy nuh, yuh nuh haffi deh tek everything suh serious
English: Chill out, you don’t have to take everything so serious



posted on April 25, 2014



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