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Definition
A foolish person.
Example Sentence
Patois: Di bwoy a jus bubu.
English: The boy is just a fool.
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Definition
Derogatory term for a foolish or gullible person
Example Sentence
Patois: Bubu, you cyaan duh nutten right?
English: Fool, can’t you doing anything right?
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