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Definitions of "Head gone" (Slang)


1. Head gone


English Translation

Going insane


Definition

Slang expression used to refer to someone that appears to be suffering from a mental illness


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah mek yuh a gwaan suh, yuh head gone?
English: Why are are going on like that, are you going insane?


Related Words

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



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