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Definitions of "Nyam"



1. Nyam (Verb)


English Translation

Eat


Definition

A term used to mean eat or food, often used to describe the act of consuming a meal or snacks


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi deh nyam some jerk chicken, it taste good!
English: I'm eating some jerk chicken, it tastes good!




posted by anonymous on August 5, 2023


2. Nyam (Verb)


English Translation

Eat


Definition

To consume food


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nyam ackee and saltfish fi breakfast
English: I ate ackee and saltfish for breakfast




posted by anonymous on June 19, 2023



3. Nyam


English Translation

Eat, eating, eaten etc...


Definition

Means either "eat" or "eating"


Example Sentences

Patois: Fram mawning mi nuh nyam
English: Since morning I haven't eaten




posted by YhawGucci2019 on November 22, 2018


4. Nyam


English Translation

eat


Definition

To eat


Example Sentences

Patois: Gimme food fi nyam
English: Give me food to eat




posted by Lian on March 26, 2017


5. Nyam


English Translation

eat


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh got any food fi nyam?
English: Do you have any food to eat?




posted by Greenllabel on February 25, 2017