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Definitions of "Dutty"


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English Translation

Dirty


Definition

"Dutty" is the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word "dirty." It is used both literally and figuratively, depending on the context. While it can refer to something physically unclean, it's often used more expressively to describe bad-minded behavior, immorality, or something/someone disgraceful.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di sang hav sum dutty lyrics but wi still luv it
English: The song has some explicit lyrics, but we still love it.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,



posted by anonymous on July 16, 2023


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Other Definitions of "Dutty"

2. Dutty (Adjective) play audio


English Translation

Dirty


Definition

A term used to describe something that is wild, raunchy, or explicit, often referring to explicit lyrics or dance moves in dancehall music.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di DJ drop some dutty lyrics dat mash up di place
English: The DJ plays some dirty lyrics that rock the place.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,



posted by anonymous on August 11, 2023


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3. Dutty (Adjective) play audio


English Translation

dirty


Definition

To be dirty or have dirt on oneself.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi mada tell mi sista seh shi dutty.
English: My mother told my sister that she is dirty.



posted by Dgalloway10 on May 29, 2015


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4. Dutty (Adjective) play audio


English Translation

Dirty


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah mek yu suh dutty?
English: Why are you so dirty?



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


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