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Definitions of "Bawn back a cow" (Slang)


1. Bawn back a cow


Definition

Expression used to refer to a very stupid or idiotic person. The literal translation is “born behind a cow”.


Example Sentences

Patois: Him bawn backa cow, him cyaah duh nutten right
English: He’s very stupid, he can’t do anything right


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



posted by anonymous on April 19, 2014


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