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tallowah 

Common Jamaican/Patois adjective describing something that is compellingly sturdy, strong, massive or fearless. Of or having overpowering proportions. Physically capable.

from "ewe talala."
Rasta #1: "No call alligator 'long mouth' 'til you pass him."
Rasta #2: "Most of mi bredren is bans massive, one-one oht fi pon dem tallowah."
tallowah by Heroic Flow June 30, 2007
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Tallawah [ tálla wa ] 

Sturdy, strong, not to be underestimated; tough, stubborn.
She likle but she tallawah tálla wa .
She is small but strong.
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