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Definitions of "Obeah man"


1. Obeah man


English Translation

Witch doctor


Definition

A person who practices traditional Caribbean spiritual healing


Example Sentences

Patois: Di obeah man a work him magic.
English: The witch doctor is working his magic.


Related Words

Blacks , Bigga , Fatah , Peas Head ,



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2. Obeah man


English Translation

Witch doctor


Definition

A practitioner of obeah


Example Sentences

Patois: Di obeah man seh him can cure mi sickness.
English: The witch doctor says he can cure my illness.


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


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3. Obeah man (Noun)


English Translation

Witch Doctor


Definition

A witch doctor who practices the Jamaican dark magic called obeah


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh did know seh him a obeah man?
English: Did you know that he’s a witch doctor?


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on September 13, 2013


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