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Definitions of "Head nuh good"


1. Head nuh good


English Translation

Crazy / Mentally ill


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh haffi watch him, him head nuh good
English: You have to watch him, he's crazy


Related Words

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



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