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Hustla
English Translation
Hustler
Definition
Someone who works hard or is resourceful
Example Sentence
Patois: Him a di real hustla.
English: He is a real hustler.
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English Translation
Hustler
Definition
A person who works hard to earn money, often through unconventional means.
Example Sentence
Patois: Him a real hustla, always a find a way fi mek money.
English: He's a real hustler, always finding a way to make money.
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