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526. Wuka man


Definition

Any man who has no problem satisfying the ladies in bed is a 'wuka man' .



posted on May 25, 2024

527. Run dung


English Translation

Coconut stew


Definition

A dish made with coconut milk


Example Sentences

Patois: Run dung wid yam nice yuh see.
English: Coconut stew with yam is really nice.



posted on May 25, 2024

528. Heng


English Translation

Hang


Definition

To wait or linger


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi heng round di shop till mi get paid.
English: I hung around the shop until I got paid.



posted on May 25, 2024

529. Grung Lizzad


English Translation

Ground lizard


Definition

A term for a lizard that stays mostly on the ground


Example Sentences

Patois: Grung lizzad a run up an dung.
English: The ground lizard is running up and down.



posted on May 25, 2024

530. Ragga


English Translation

Ragamuffin


Definition

A subgenre of dancehall music


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi love di raw energy a ragga music.
English: I love the raw energy of ragamuffin music.



posted on May 25, 2024



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