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Ginnal
English Translation
Con Artist
Definition
Someone who is a trickster or con-person.
Example Sentence
(patois) Im a ginnal, Im a sell fake gold watch
(english) He’s a con artist, he’s selling fake gold watches
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Other Definitions
English Translation
Trickster
Definition
A person who is cunning or deceitful
Example Sentence
Patois: Watch out fi di ginnal dem.
English: Watch out for the tricksters.
English Translation
Trickster
Definition
Someone who is cunning, often in the context of money or business
Example Sentence
Patois: Watch him, him a real ginnal when it come to money.
English: Watch him, he’s a real trickster when it comes to money.
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