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English Translation
hungry
Definition
slang term use for describing being in a hunger state
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi raw
English: I'm hungry
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English Translation
raw smell
Definition
To have a raw smell, especially raw meat or egg or fish.
Example Sentence
Patois: Di egg deh raw, yuh nuh bwile it well.
English: The egg smells raw, you did not boil it well.
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