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Patois

referring to Jamaican Patois

Contrary to popular belief Jamaican Patois is not "Broken English." If that were the case then Spanish, Italian, French, and Romanian would be considered broken Latin. Jamaican Patois is actually a language that has been influenced by multiple languages as all patois is. Patois is somewhat English based as Jamaica was an English colony but it has integrated Portuguese, Hindi, Yoruba(as well as many other West African languages), and a small amount of Spanish. Trinidadian Patois is more French and Spanish based as opposed to Jamaican patois with English. The language is referred to as Patois because that term specifically means that the language cannot be titled because of the mixture of the language.

referring to the umbrella term Patois

Patois is the french term for "dialect." A dialect usually refers to a language spoken within a country, state, state or area where another language is more predominantly spoken and the new language is based on that language. There are dialects in nearly all countries and sill slowly new ones are being created. If the term Patois is used by any other language it refers to a new language created from multiple languages. Sometimes also reffered to as Kreyol or Creole. Di
Jamaican Patois

“How yu luk so chaka chaka?”(Obvious example of it not being broken English)

-Your clothes look a mess (untidy, unkempt, wrinkled, not properly put together, or unfashionable)
by IslandBwoy April 10, 2013
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Pseudo-Patois

Spoken in both London and Toronto mainly, this dialect takes words and phrases from Jamaican patois and mixes it with english/canadian words and phrases. These two regions share similar slang but are so far away from each other due to high amounts of Jamaican immigration throughout the years.
‘Wagwan’ is an example of a jamaican phrase which is popularly used in both toronto and london. A londoner may pair this greeting with ‘bruv’ and a canadian may pair it with ‘dude’. This is Pseudo-Patois
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patio pisser

white trainers worn by chav gorms
He had to buy new white trainers cos his old ones were stained (!!!!!!!) - some people never figure out how they ruin their patio pissers.
by hate-chav-neighbours December 24, 2008
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Patisiotaki

A term used by the best in order to define someone's lack of good manners.
"You fucking patisiotaki beware of what you say!"
by Chinese shop May 8, 2008
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Patros

Best know for his powerful intellect and strategic mind, Patros is a very strong and unique person. His natural confidence can draw people to him professionally, socially, and romantically. Patros isn't afraid to break the rules or risk disapproval. He has the ability to teach himself and master any topic that interests him because he believes that through willpower and intelligence, he can achieve any goal. Patros knows what he likes and couldn't care less about trends. You are lucky if you have someone like him in your life because he will always be there for you when you need it.
Patros is the best. I love patros.
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patio homes

One story residences, usually built on a concrete slab. Often billed as "Condominiums" they are built in pairs with the garages towards the middle.
Many elderly people live in patio homes.

Much beautiful open space is being cleared to build patio homes.

Patio homes are blighting the landscape and are the result of poor planning.

Each pair of patio homes built in a development looks exactly the same as the last.

Every bit of open space in the Louisville area is being cleared for more patio homes.
by DXR57MK4W817 June 20, 2008
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Patio scab

The white equivalent to a Porch Monkey. Also known as a Driveway Drinker. Commonly found in suburban neighborhoods watching children play but pounding beers.
Hey patio scab, stop polishing your Harley and get me a beer
by froggy49 April 18, 2009
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