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486. Busta


English Translation

Taffy


Definition

A chewy candy similar to taffy.


Example Sentences

Patois: Busta sweet bad, but it tough fi chew.
English: Taffy is really sweet, but it’s tough to chew.



posted on May 29, 2024

487. Wet up de baby head


Definition

To have sex with a pregnant woman.



posted on May 28, 2024

488. Yabba


English Translation

Cooking pot


Definition

A large, deep cooking pot


Example Sentences

Patois: Put di yabba pon di fire mek it hot.
English: Put the cooking pot on the fire to get it hot.



posted on May 28, 2024

489. likkle


English Translation

Little


Definition

A small amount, often used in the context of money


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi just need a likkle more fi buy di shoes.
English: I just need a little more to buy the shoes.



posted on May 28, 2024

490. Cock


English Translation

Rooster


Definition

A male domestic fowl


Example Sentences

Patois: Di cock a crow early mawnin.
English: The rooster is crowing early morning.



posted on May 28, 2024



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