Has/Have a mental disability
Patois: It seem like him head a gadda wata
English: It seems like he has a mental disability
Mentally challenged
A person who has a learning disability. Literal translation; his head is gathering water.
Patois: Cuse mi sah,yuh pickney head a gadda wata.
English: Excuse me sir, your child has a learning disability.
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