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1. Talk di tings dem


English Translation

Expose everything


Definition

To expose everything about someone or something in an argument.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi aguh talk di things dem.
English: I'm going to expose everything.



posted on February 19, 2022

2. Wudda


English Translation

Would have


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi wudda duh it
English: I would have done it



posted on June 9, 2019

3. Shine head


English Translation

Bald head


Example Sentences

Patois: Di shine head man deh out deh
English: The bald head man is out there



posted on April 26, 2019

4. Wash out


English Translation

Detox


Definition

a process in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances; detoxification.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi tink a time fi yuh wash out
English: I think it's time for your detox



posted on April 12, 2019

5. Yuh si wah mi a seh


English Translation

Do you see what I'm saying


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh affi stay trang, yuh si wah mi a seh
English: You have to stay strong, do you see what I'm saying



posted on March 27, 2019