Definitions of "Anansi"

1. Anansi (Noun)

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English Translation

Spider

Definition

A trickster figure in Jamaican folklore.

Example Sentences

Patois: Anansi stories full up di place.
English: Spider stories are everywhere.

Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Goat mout ,

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2. Anansi (Noun)

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Definition

A character in Jamaican and African folklore. Anansi is a spider but often acts like a human being. Anansi is considered to be the god of all knowledge of stories and his tales are believed to have originated from the Ashanti people in Ghana

Example Sentences

Patois: Anansi a ginnal, him eva deh trick peeple fi get di upper hand
English: Anansi is a trickster, he’s always tricking people to get the upper hand

Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,

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