Definitions of "Salt"

1. Salt

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English Translation

Protection

Definition

Salt, used in rituals for protection against evil

Example Sentences

Patois: Throw salt over yuh shoulder fi keep 'way bad spirits.
English: Throw salt over your shoulder to keep away bad spirits.

Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,

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Wah gwaan -English Translation - What’s going on or what’s up - Definition Pronounced as “waa gwaan”, the literal translation is “what’s going on” but when used as a greeting, it can also mean “What’s up”. Different variation of “Wah gwaan” may be used but they all have the same meaning. These include; wah deh gwaan, whatta gwaan or waguan (pronounced wa-goo-ahn)

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English Translation

bad lucky

Definition

Slang term for bad luck

Example Sentences

(patois) Wah mek yu suh salt todeh?
(english) Why are you so bad lucky today?

Related Words

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

posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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