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Definition
Verb meaning to strike with an open hand.
Example Sentence
Patois: Im bax im face.
English: He slapped his face.
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Definition
To slap someone in the face.
Example Sentence
(patois) Mi cyaan believe seh shi bax me
(english) I can’t believe that she slapped me
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