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Definitions of "Sapps"


1. Sapps


English Translation

A manstress or male paramour


Definition

A man who is kept by rich or married women for sex in return for money, riches and wealth; a "side dish" or simply a manstress (paramour)


Example Sentences

Patois: Di bwoy from over deh suh ah eem sapps
English: The dude from over there is her manstress


Patois: Eem sapps him
English: She keeps him as a manstress


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,



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