Split
To run away, escape or simply to leave very quickly
Patois: Mi a guh splurt, likkle more
English: I’m gonna split, I’ll see you later
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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Read more »To leave in a hurry.
Patois: Rude bowy, mi haffi splurt
English: Dude, I have to leave
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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