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Definitions of "Mauger"


1. Mauger


English Translation

Skinny


Definition

Very skinny person or animal


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh deh feed him? Im luk mauger
English: Are you feeding him? He looks skinny


Related Words

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



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