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Definitions of "Nuh tek ugly mek laff"


1. Nuh tek ugly mek laff


English Translation

Don't take an ugly situation for laughter.


Definition

Don't laugh at the misfortune of others.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mek I tell yuh sum'n, ef' yuh waan mek it inna life, den yuh nuh haffi tek ugly mek laff
English: Let me tell you something, If you want to make it in life, you can't take a bad situation as a joke


Related Words

One, one coco full basket , Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi no cum yah fi count cow , Every hoe ha them stick a bush , Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly ,



posted by CongoKalungaGangalee on August 13, 2015



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