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606. Step pickney


English Translation

Stepchild


Definition

A child of one’s spouse from a previous relationship


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi step pickney a lurn fi swim.
English: My stepchild is learning to swim.



posted on May 20, 2024

607. Belly skin


English Translation

Tank top


Definition

A tight-fitting tank top


Example Sentences

Patois: Di belly skin mek outta stretch material.
English: The tank top is made out of stretch material.



posted on May 20, 2024

608. Dung


English Translation

Down


Definition

Towards a lower place or position


Example Sentences

Patois: Di market deh dung di road
English: The market is down the road



posted on May 20, 2024

609. Jurnalis


English Translation

Journalist


Definition

A person who collects, writes, or distributes news


Example Sentences

Patois: Di jurnalis a ask nuff question.
English: The journalist is asking a lot of questions.



posted on May 20, 2024

610. Hotsteppa


English Translation

Trendsetter


Definition

Someone who is fashionable


Example Sentences

Patois: She a di hotsteppa a di party.
English: She’s the trendsetter of the party.



posted on May 20, 2024



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