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Definitions of "Hol It Dung"


1. Hol It Dung (Verb)


English Translation

Keep it a secret


Definition

Slang expression which means that one should keep something that was said a secret. The literally translation is “hold it down”.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi hear seh Cherine deh gi har man bun wid Janise husband, but nuh tell nobady, hol it dung
English: I heard that Cherine is cheating on her man with Janise husband, but don’t tell anyone, keep it a secret


Related Words

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