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Definitions of "Zutupong"


1. Zutupong


English Translation

poor / needy


Definition

The poor or needy or less privileged in society.


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuff a dem bway inna zutupong yaad haa nuh money, buh dem nuh gwine gi up stil
English: Many of those boys in less privileged(poor or needy) homes have no money, but they are not going to give up still.


Related Words

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



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