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Definitions of "Halla"


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English Translation

Scream


Definition

To scream


Example Sentences

Patois: Di crowd dema halla wen I manna perform pon di stage
English: The crowd are screaming when I'm performing on the stage


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posted by dihigrade on December 10, 2013


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Other Definitions of "Halla"

2. Halla (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Holler


Definition

cry intensely or to give a loud shout.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mark did a halla laas night like him did a get murda
English: Mark was hollering last night as if he was being murdered



posted by anonymous on July 5, 2013





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