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Definitions of "Hataclaps"


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English Translation

Crisis


Definition

A time of crisis, trouble or severe consequences


Example Sentences

Patois: It gwine bi a hataclaps if yuh nuh cum early
English: It is going to be a crisis if you do not come early


Related Words

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



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