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Definitions submitted by jamrock13


1. Butu


English Translation

Hick


Definition

Mildly offensive term for a lower class person. This person is normally raised in a rural area and is generally uneducated to the point of not being familiar with the modern world.

This term is also used to refer to someone that lacks culture and social grace, especially. one that exhibits rural mannerisms, habits and preferences.


Example Sentences

Patois: A pure butu a go a di paati
English: There will be only hicks going to the party



posted on August 17, 2013