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Definitions of "Duppy"



1. Duppy (Noun)


English Translation

Ghost


Definition

A supernatural entity or spirit


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi fraid a di duppy inna di old house
English: I am afraid of the ghost in the old house


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,




posted by anonymous on June 22, 2023


2. Duppy


English Translation

ghost


Definition

duppy means a ghost or spirit


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh duppy man

English: You are a ghost




posted by subzero619 on June 13, 2015



3. Duppy (Noun)


Definition

Ghost or spirit of the dead which is feared throughout the Caribbean. Derives from the African religious belief that a man has two souls: one ascends to heaven while the other stays around for a while or permanently. May be harnessed for good or evil through Jamaican witchcraft (obeah).


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nah guh in deh, mi hear seh duppy in deh.
English: I’m not going in there, I heard that ghosts are in there?


Related Words

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




posted by anonymous on April 9, 2015


4. Duppy (Noun)


English Translation

Ghost


Example Sentences

(patois) Mi si a duppy last nite
(english) I saw a ghost last night


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,




posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


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