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476. Nize


English Translation

Noise


Example Sentences

Patois: A pure nize dem a mek ova di gambling money.
English: They’re making a lot of noise over the gambling money.



posted on May 29, 2024

477. Stinga


English Translation

Stingray


Definition

A flat marine fish with a stinging tail


Example Sentences

Patois: Di stinga dem a glide unda wata.
English: The stingrays are gliding underwater.



posted on May 29, 2024

478. Riddim Box


English Translation

Drum machine


Definition

A machine used to create rhythms


Example Sentences

Patois: Di riddim box a mek di place lively.
English: The drum machine is making the place lively.



posted on May 29, 2024

479. Gas pan


English Translation

Stove


Definition

A gas-powered cooking appliance


Example Sentences

Patois: Turn off di gas pan when yuh done cook.
English: Turn off the stove when you’re done cooking.



posted on May 29, 2024

480. Zambi


English Translation

Zombie


Definition

Another term for a reanimated corpse or spirit


Example Sentences

Patois: Zombi walk when di moon full.
English: Zombies walk when the moon is full.



posted on May 29, 2024



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