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Definitions submitted by trulyredd


1. Nyam


English Translation

Eat


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh nyam too much
English: You eat too much



posted on March 11, 2016

2. dog ave too much yawd guh a bed without suppa


English Translation

People with too much resources often end up with nothing in the end


Definition

Literal translation - Dog that have too many homes is going to bed without supper


Example Sentences

Patois: Son : Mummy mi ago round a uncle Tony fi dinna
Mom: Dog ave too much yawd guh a bed without suppa

English: Son: Mom I'm going to uncle Tony for dinner
Mom: You might end up without dinner tonight



posted on March 8, 2016