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1. Lawd a massi


English Translation

lord have mercy



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2. Lawd a massi


English Translation

Lord have mercy


Definition

Exclamation use for expressing annoyance or frustration.


Example Sentences

Patois: Lawd a massi! Yu nuh see seh mi foot bruk
English: Lord have mercy! Don’t you see my leg is broken


Related Words

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



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