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Definitions of "Risto"


1. Risto (Noun)


English Translation

uppity person


Definition

Term used to described an extremely conceited or uppity person


Example Sentences

Patois: Sarah a risto, shi nuh waah walk inna di sun widout a umbrella
English: Sarah is very conceited, she doesn’t want to walk in the sun without an umbrella


Related Words

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



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