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Definitions of "raw"


1. raw


English Translation

hungry


Definition

slang term use for describing being in a hunger state


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi raw
English: I'm hungry



posted by khris1 on July 15, 2021


2. raw (Adjective)


English Translation

raw smell


Definition

To have a raw smell, especially raw meat or egg or fish.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di egg deh raw, yuh nuh bwile it well.
English: The egg smells raw, you did not boil it well.



posted by CongoKalungaGangalee on January 8, 2016





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