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Definitions of "Atoo" (Slang)



1. Atoo


English Translation

Chewing stick


Definition

This is a piece of stick extracted from timber. It's cut into sizeable pieces making it easy to be put into mouth and chewed. It's mostly used by the elderly as a tooth cleaner in Africa.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi wuk up dis mawnin an see mi nana deh chow im atoo
English: I woke up this morning and saw my grandma chewing my chewing stick




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