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Definitions of "Mawga"

Spelling Variations : maga,



1. Mawga


English Translation

Skinny


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem bwoy deh too mawga
English: Those boys are too skinny




posted by Savarri on May 29, 2016


2. Mawga (Adjective)


English Translation

Skinny


Definition

Expression use to describe someone or something that is skinny/thin. The literal translation for mawga would be “meagre”.


Example Sentences

Patois: How yu get so mawga?
English: How did you get so skinny?


Related Words

batty bwoy , Blabba mout , Cut eye , Fiyah bun ,




posted by anonymous on July 15, 2013



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