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Definitions submitted by HowieB


1. Mechiz


English Translation

Message


Example Sentences

Patois: A wa kyne-na mechiz yuh-ah sen mi?
English: What kind of message are you sending me?



posted on September 11, 2018

2. Cerfiticket


English Translation

Certificate


Example Sentences

Patois: Babilan, I nuh ave nuh bert cerfiticket pon mi now
English: Officer, I don't have a birth certificate with me at this time



posted on September 11, 2018

3. Bolo Slush


Definition

A brown-looking stew with red peas,It is usually served with white rice or some large dumplings made of some kind of wheat flour.


Example Sentences

Patois: Im a nyam bolo slush fe-im dinnah
English: He is eating rice gruel for his dinner



posted on September 11, 2018