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Definitions of "Polytricks" (Slang)


1. Polytricks (Noun)


English Translation

Politics


Definition

Rastafarian slang for politics, which translates to “many tricks”


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi tiad a dem politician yah and dem ploytricks
English: I’m tired of these politicians and their many tricks


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



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