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Definitions of "Duppy man"


1. Duppy man (Noun) play audio


English Translation

Ghost


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nah guh ova deh, Mi hear seh duppy man deh ova deh
English: I am not going over there, I heard that a ghost is over there


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,



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