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Definitions of "mi neva baan wen mi madda gaan a market"


1. mi neva baan wen mi madda gaan a market


English Translation

I am not stupid


Definition

It literally means "I wasn't born when my mother went to the market.". It's an expression used to mean "I am not stupid" or "I am not foolish".


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi neva born wen mi madda gaan a market, yuh cyaah draw card pan mi.
English: I am not stupid, you cannot trick me.


Related Words

One, one coco full basket , Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi nuh cum yah fi count cow , Every hoe ha them stick a bush , Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly ,



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