Definitions of "Nuh tek ugly mek laff"

Don't take an ugly situation for laughter.

Don't laugh at the misfortune of others.

Patois: Mek I tell yuh sum'n, ef' yuh waan mek it inna life, den yuh nuh haffi tek ugly mek laff
English: Let me tell you something, If you want to make it in life, you can't take a bad situation as a joke

One, one coco full basket , Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi no cum yah fi count cow , Every hoe ha them stick a bush , Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly ,