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496. afta


English Translation

After


Definition

Following in time or place


Example Sentences

Patois: Di shop deh afta di stoplight
English: The shop is after the stoplight



posted on May 28, 2024

497. Deala


English Translation

Dealer


Definition

A person who buys and sells things


Example Sentences

Patois: Di deala a sell some nice car.
English: The dealer is selling some nice cars.



posted on May 28, 2024

498. Baldhead


English Translation

Person without dreadlocks


Definition

Someone without dreadlocks, often used to describe mainstream society


Example Sentences

Patois: Di baldhead nuh undastan’ we culture.
English: The person without dreadlocks doesn’t understand our culture.



posted on May 28, 2024

499. Sugar Dandy


English Translation

Sugar Candy


Definition

A simple sugar candy.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di likkle yute dem love dem sugar dandy.
English: The little kids love their sugar candy.



posted on May 28, 2024

500. Walking cemetery


Definition

A woman described as a 'walking cemetery' has had an abortion (or abortions). An act generally frowned upon in the Caribbean.



posted on May 27, 2024



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