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Definitions submitted by ernest.acheampong.578


1. Harbour Shark


English Translation

Greedy


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh si aal dem man deh weh a gwaan suh? A bare harbour shark dem
English: Do you see those men who are acting like that? They're very greedy.



posted on January 17, 2019

2. Maama man


English Translation

Sissy


Definition

A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly.


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh need fi tap gwaan like a maama man
English: You need to stop acting like a sissy.



posted on January 17, 2019