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Definitions of "Ginnal" (Slang)

Spelling Variations : ginal, jinnal,


1. Ginnal (Noun)


English Translation

Trickster


Definition

A person who is cunning or deceitful


Example Sentences

Patois: Watch out fi di ginnal dem.
English: Watch out for the tricksters.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on June 4, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Ginnal"

2. Ginnal


English Translation

Trickster


Definition

Someone who is cunning, often in the context of money or business


Example Sentences

Patois: Watch him, him a real ginnal when it come to money.
English: Watch him, he’s a real trickster when it comes to money.


Related Words

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posted by anonymous on May 24, 2024


3. Ginnal (Noun)


English Translation

Con Artist


Definition

Someone who is a trickster or con-person.


Example Sentences

(patois) Him a ginnal, Him a sell fake gold watch
(english) He’s a con artist, he’s selling fake gold watches


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013



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