Definitions of Duppy know who fi frighten

Jamaican Proverb

Duppy know who fi frighten

Phrase

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A ghost knows whom to frighten

Basically, bullies know to pick on those who are least able to defend themselves.

Patois: Him cyaa try mi, duppy know who fi frighten

English: He can't mess with me; ghosts know who to scare

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