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Definitions submitted by john.ngugi.568089


1. Sum'n


English Translation

Something


Example Sentences

Patois: Sum'n ah disturb mi
English: Something is disturbing me.



posted on July 27, 2014

2. Mi gaan


English Translation

Good bye


Definition

Good bye (the literal translation for mi gaan is "I'm gone").


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi gaan! Mi bredrin
English: Goodbye! My friend



posted on July 27, 2014

3. Kuff


English Translation

strike


Definition

To strike, punch or a slap


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi bredda kuff dem pon dem face
English: My brother slap them on their faces



posted on July 27, 2014

4. Squat


English Translation

A dance


Definition

A dance where girls stand and squat with the rythm of the song


Example Sentences

Patois: She mash up di squat dance
English: She does the squat dance very well



posted on July 13, 2014