Duppy bat

Sense 1:

The Erebid moth (Ascalapha odorata) which is also known as Black Witch, Sorrow moth, and Mourning moth, is called Duppy Bat in Jamaica.
Origin : circa 18th century. From bvb dupe or Akan adɔpe; a ghost or spirit.

The bat is believed to be the spirit of a deceased person in the manifestation of a bat. It is usually not at rest and has returned as a harbinger or to live in its abode among its old family and friends.

Sense 2: a silly person; an idiot

Nuff duppy bats live in the abandoned house.

Last night a duppy bat flew inside the house. The entire place was turned upside down.

Cho! A duppy bat, that. (That is a duppy bat) sense 2.

by Tropical Rythms December 11, 2021

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Duppie

"Duppie" Pronounced ( Duh! Peee.... )

Definition

Depressed Urban Professional Peeon Income Eliminated

Look in the mirror

by JET July 14, 2003

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Duppy-Eyed

This is a term used by morons - usually used by people with first names beginning with 'J'.. perhaps used to make themselves feel big to compensate for their small willies?

Girl 1 - Hey, you alright?

Girl 2 - yeah im okay i guess, but.. Jermaine Archibald called me duppy-eyed last night :/

Girl 1 - Really?! What a moron! That guy is such a loser!

Girl 2 - I know right! :/

by boooonnnjjourr March 26, 2010

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sand duppy

An old fashioned, derogatory Caribbean term to define someone who is short, fat, ugly and squat. Likening them to a hideous spectre that is close to the ground (sand)

“That guy is so short and fat, he looks like a sand duppy”

by Velvetee June 17, 2018

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