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Definitions of "Grabba"

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1. Grabba (Noun)


English Translation

Grabber


Definition

Someone who grabs or seizes.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di grabba tek weh mi phone.
English: The grabber took away my phone.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on December 16, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Grabba"

2. Grabba


English Translation

Tobacco


Definition

Refers to a type of strong tobacco used in spliffs.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi mix di spliff wid some grabba.
English: I mixed the spliff with some grabba.


Related Words

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



posted by anonymous on November 26, 2024


3. Grabba


English Translation

Grabber


Definition

Someone who grabs things quickly or forcefully.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di pickpocket a real grabbah, tek mi wallet quick.
English: The pickpocket is a real grabber, took my wallet fast.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on November 5, 2024


4. Grabba (Noun)


Definition

Slang term for unprocessed tobacco leafs. It is normally mixed with marijuana when smoked


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi stress, mi go light up sum grabba
English: I’m stress. I’m going to smoke some grabba



posted by anonymous on September 23, 2013



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