What is Trinidadian slang called?
The Creole dialect spoken in Trinidad and Tobago is a wonderful cosmopolitan mixture of words and expressions from many parts of the world, resulting from Trinidad’s rich ethnic mix. So, let us put a smile on your face with a humorous look at Trinibago expressions plus a few local jokes. A.
What is Malju?
Noun. An evil spell of misfortune cast on someone because the caster was envious.
What is a Mampee?
Adjective. Obese or fat. big skin, big skin, bofoto, bramba, bufu bufu, bugu bugu, slubo slubo, sour, sowa, swaaty, swatsy, wagga wagga.
What does Dotish mean in slang?
foolish; weak;
dotish (comparative more dotish, superlative most dotish) (archaic) foolish; weak; imbecile.
How do you Ouchay someone?
Ingredients such as onion skin, mustard seed, pepper etc. are wrapped in newspaper or tissue. The person performing the ouchay will proceed to touch certain points on the victim’s body while moving in a clockwise direction. After this is done about nine times, the wrapped items are all burnt.
How do I get rid of Maljo?
One superstition is that a pinch can reverse maljo following interpersonal interactions, especially if one is stared at or given a compliment. Some also believe that rubbing one’s own saliva in their hair will counteract maljo in general, but particularly from envy of the hair texture and length.
What does Horn mean in Trinidad?
to cuckold; commit adultery
That said, Lise Winer’s dictionary of the English/Creole of Trinidad and Tobago provides a definition. To horn is to cuckold; commit adultery; have a relationship outside of an official one. Such a definition suggests that horning is not equivalent to flirting.
How do you remove the evil eye in Greek?
The quick solution is with just three prayers; the strongest one is three prayers and olive oil. The Evil Eye is not necessarily given by someone wishing you ill out of pure maliciousness, envy, due to some dispute in heritage issues or your tree disturbing the neighbor’s year. Evil Eye can also stem from admiration.
What causes Maljoe?
The term is used in the infinitive (to maljo) and as a noun (to have/get maljo) referring to persons who have been afflicted. Maljo may be passed on inadvertently, but is believed to be more severe when coming from an envious person or one with bad intentions.
What does Bulla mean in Trinidad?
Noun. A homosexual male. antiman, batty bwoy, batty man, boeler, bugga bwoy, bugga man, bulla man, chi chi, chi chi man, fish, gussy pa, mama man, poptart, punguy, sissy. derogatory.