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falla fashion

Some people try to keep up with the fashions of others even if they have to deprive themselves of basic necessities.

fall out

The termination of a friendship/relationship after an argument

faas

Nosey; overly inquisitive

dwl

Abbreviated version of "dead wid laugh" meaning "dying from laughter"

dutch pot

A heavy pot made from cast iron, or sometimes aluminium. The pots usually have rounded bottoms, and are popular because they distribute heat evenly an

dung

Down

dred

An informal title used for greeting among male friends.

does be

Any of the present or present continuous forms of the irregular verb 'be'. E.g. 'are', 'is', 'am'.

dis ya

This here. This thing right here.

dem de

Them - third person plural

dem

A modifying suffix used to pluralise nouns.

deaf ears

Stubborn. Unwilling to listen or take criticism.

de wid

To be in a relationship with

dat

Pronoun referring to a thing or person observed or noted by the speaker.

cutlass

Machete. A large flat bladed knife used for agricultural and utilitarian purposes. It is often the weapon of choice for violent encounters.

cut eye

To look at someone from the corners of your eyes

cris

Crispy - particularly in reference to food.

cripsy

Crispy - particularly in reference to food.

cookup rice

A one-pot mixture of peas and rice, cooked with meat

conk

To rap or strike the head with the knuckles. Often used as a means of disciplining or punishing unruly children