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Shotta

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Gangster

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A slang expression for a thug or gangster. It typically involves drugs, murder, or other forms of illegal money-making activities. The literal translation of 'shotta' is 'shooter.'

Example Sentence

Patois: Mi a shotta inna di streets

English: I’m a gangster in the streets.

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Hat Steppa, Baby mada, Baxide, Bad man

posted by anonymous on September 10, 2013

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Shotta

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Gangster

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A gangster or criminal.

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Patois: Di shotta dem tek ova di block.

English: The gangsters took over the block.

posted by anonymous on May 26, 2024

Shotta

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Shooter

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A person involved in criminal activities, often with guns.

Example Sentence

Patois: Nuh call Shotta name roun mi.

English: Don't call Shooter's name around me.

posted by anonymous on November 30, 2023

Shotta

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Criminal, killer, or murderer.

Definition

A criminal who usually operates for money.

Example Sentence

Patois: Man a shotta fram wi baan

English: We have been killers since we were born.

posted by CongoKalungaGangalee on December 16, 2016

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