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Definitions of "Tallawah"


1. Tallawah play audio


English Translation

strong or fearless


Definition

Very strong-willed, fearless and not to be underestimated or taken lightly


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh undaestimate wi, wi likkle but wi tallawah
English: Do not underestimate us, we are small but we are strong and fearless


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



posted by anonymous on June 4, 2016


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Other Definitions of "Tallawah"

2. Tallawah (Adjective) play audio


Definition

Strong and sturdy.


Example Sentences

(patois) She likkle but she tallowah
(english) She’s little but she’s strong


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


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