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686. Lizzad


English Translation

Lizard


Definition

A reptile with a long body and scaly skin


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi si a lizzad pon di wall.
English: I see a lizard on the wall.



posted on May 15, 2024

687. Big up


English Translation

Show respect


Definition

To express admiration or respect


Example Sentences

Patois: We haffi big up di musicians dem.
English: We have to show respect to the musicians.



posted on May 15, 2024

688. Sinting


English Translation

Something


Definition

Used when referring to an object non-specifically


Example Sentences

Patois: Gi mi di sinting deh pon di table.
English: Give me that something on the table.



posted on May 15, 2024

689. Guzum


English Translation

Spell


Definition

To put a spell on someone


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi hear seh she guzum him.
English: I heard she put a spell on him.



posted on May 15, 2024

690. Nite


English Translation

Night


Definition

The period of darkness


Example Sentences

Patois: Nite time mi watch TV.
English: At night I watch TV.



posted on May 15, 2024



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