Definitions of "Tallawah"

1. Tallawah

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English Translation

strong or fearless

Definition

Very strong-willed, fearless and not to be underestimated or taken lightly

Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh undaestimate wi, wi likkle but wi tallawah
English: Do not underestimate us, we are small but we are strong and fearless

Related Words

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

posted by anonymous on June 4, 2016

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2. Tallawah (Adjective)

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Definition

Strong and sturdy.

Example Sentences

(patois) She likkle but she tallowah
(english) She’s little but she’s strong

Related Words

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

posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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