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Definitions of "Tek bad ting mek joke"


1. Tek bad ting mek joke


English Translation

To turn a bad situation into a joke


Example Sentences

Patois: Him always a mek joke, even wen tings bad - him tek bad ting mek joke
English: He's always joking around, even when things are bad - he takes bad things for a joke


Related Words

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



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