Skanka
English Translation
Definition
Example Sentence
Patois: Di skanka dem a mash up di dancehall.
English: The skankers are dominating the dancehall.
Patois: Di skanka dem a mash up di dancehall.
English: The skankers are dominating the dancehall.
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Get the BundlePatois: Him a di best skanka inna di dancehall.
English: He’s the best skanker in the dancehall.
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