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Definitions of "Labrish"


1. Labrish (Verb)


English Translation

Gossip


Definition

To engage in idle talk or spread rumors


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem always labrish bout people business
English: They always gossip about other people's business


Related Words

batty bwoy , Blabba mout , Cut eye , Fiyah bun ,



posted by anonymous on June 26, 2023


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Other Definitions of "Labrish"

2. Labrish (Verb)


English Translation

Gossip


Definition

An insulting slang term for gossip or chit-chat.


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah mek yu nuh stop from labrish about the girl dem ova deh suh
English: Why don’t you stop gossiping about the girls over there


Related Words

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



posted by anonymous on July 5, 2013



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