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Definitions of "Speaky-Spokey"


1. Speaky-Spokey


Definition

When a Jamaican tries to speak in an American or British accent (but usually result in a poor attempt) .


Example Sentences

(patois) Delroy ongle spen tree day inna merica, yet him cum back deh speaky-spokey
(english) Delroy only spent three days in America, yet he came back with an accent


Related Words

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



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


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