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Definitions of "Mampy" (Slang)


1. Mampy (Noun) play audio


English Translation

Overweight person


Definition

A term for someone who is overweight.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dat mampy gyal a eat too much.
English: That overweight girl is eating too much.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bait , Chi chi , f**kery ,



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Other Definitions of "Mampy"

2. Mampy (Noun) play audio


English Translation

obese


Definition

Someone who is grossly overweight.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di laas time mi si har shi tun inna mampy
English: The last time I saw her, she had become obese.


Related Words

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



posted by CongoKalungaGangalee on December 30, 2013


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3. Mampy (Noun) play audio


English Translation

Obese woman


Definition

A slang term used to refer to an obese woman.


Example Sentences

Patois: Who da mampy deh ova deh suh?
English: Who is that obese woman over there?


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on July 15, 2013


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