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Definitions of "A wah duh dem"


1. A wah duh dem


English Translation

What's wrong with them / What's their problem


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah mek dem a luk pan mi, a wah duh dem?
English: Why are they looking at me, what's their problem?


Related Words

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



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