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Definitions of "Obeah"


1. Obeah


English Translation

Witchcraft


Definition

The practice of Jamaican dark magic


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem seh dat ooman a wuk obeah.
English: They say that woman is practicing witchcraft.


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,



posted by anonymous on May 10, 2024


2. Obeah


English Translation

Spell


Definition

Witchcraft or black magic.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi cyaan get ova har, its like shi obeah mi
English: I can't get over her, its like she cast a spell on me



posted by Marleylove on February 25, 2017


3. Obeah


Definition

Witchcraft or spell usually casted on people to make them do the commands of others.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem obeah dem nah work
English: Their witchcraft is not working


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,



posted by bissybwoy123 on December 2, 2015


4. Obeah (Noun)


English Translation

Spell


Definition

The witchcraft or black magic that is practice by some in Jamaica. Annie Palmer (The White Witch of Rose hall) was an infamous practitioner of this dark magic.


Example Sentences

(patois) She put Obeah pon yu
(english) She casted a spell on you


Related Words

Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard , Rolling calf ,



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013



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