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Definitions submitted by YhawGucci2019


1. Waan


English Translation

Want


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem waan fi hear
English: They want to hear



posted on November 22, 2018

2. Killy Killy


Definition

Killer or murderer


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh tek him lightly, him a killy killy
English: Don't take him lightly, he's a killer



posted on November 22, 2018

3. Haffi


Definition

Have to;


Example Sentences

Patois: mi haffi guh now
English: I have to go now



posted on November 22, 2018

4. Nyam


English Translation

Eat, eating, eaten etc...


Definition

Means either "eat" or "eating"


Example Sentences

Patois: Fram mawning mi nuh nyam
English: Since morning I haven't eaten



posted on November 22, 2018

5. Nuff


English Translation

Many, More, Much etc.


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuff people
English: Many people



posted on November 21, 2018