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Definitions of "X amount" (Slang)


1. X amount


English Translation

Countless/Many


Definition

To have a lot of something and be unable to count it all.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di bwoy seh he hab xmount a gyals
English: The boy said he has countless girls


Related Words

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



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Other Definitions of "X amount"

2. X amount


English Translation

a lot/plenty


Definition

Slang expression used to refer an unknown (usually large) quantity of something


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi get x amount a yam and banana yestideh
English: I got a lot of yam and banana yesterday


Related Words

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



posted by anonymous on September 25, 2013



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