Definitions of "X amount" (Slang)

1. X amount

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English Translation

Countless/Many

Definition

To have a lot of something and be unable to count it all.

Example Sentences

Patois: Di bwoy seh he hab xmount a gyals
English: The boy said he has countless girls

Related Words

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

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Wah gwaan -English Translation - What’s going on or what’s up - Definition Pronounced as “waa gwaan”, the literal translation is “what’s going on” but when used as a greeting, it can also mean “What’s up”. Different variation of “Wah gwaan” may be used but they all have the same meaning. These include; wah deh gwaan, whatta gwaan or waguan (pronounced wa-goo-ahn)

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Other Definitions of "X amount"

2. X amount

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English Translation

a lot/plenty

Definition

Slang expression used to refer an unknown (usually large) quantity of something

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi get x amount a yam and banana yestideh
English: I got a lot of yam and banana yesterday

Related Words

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

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