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461. Whinery


Definition

Sexual prowess.



posted on May 30, 2024

462. Callaloo


English Translation

Leafy greens


Definition

A vegetable similar to spinach


Example Sentences

Patois: Callaloo good fi yuh health.
English: Callaloo is good for your health.



posted on May 30, 2024

463. Pampalam


English Translation

Fuss


Definition

A big fuss, sometimes made over financial matters


Example Sentences

Patois: She mek a whole pampalam when she nuh get her change.
English: She made a big fuss when she didn’t get her change.



posted on May 30, 2024

464. Grung Dov


English Translation

Ground Dove


Definition

A small bird that often walks on the ground


Example Sentences

Patois: Grung dov a peck a di seed dem.
English: Ground doves are pecking at the seeds.



posted on May 30, 2024

465. Selector


English Translation

DJ


Definition

A person who selects and plays music


Example Sentences

Patois: Di selector a play some wicked tunes.
English: The DJ is playing some wicked tunes.



posted on May 30, 2024



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