Duppy man is used in Jamaican culture to reference someone who does not exist. It is also used to mention the spirits of the old African religion. It is sometimes used in insulting contexts but it itself is not insulting.

"A di dutty duppy man dweet."

Translation: "The dirty ghost did it."

duppy man by ghost_dog October 16, 2007

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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.

Duppy bat by Tropical Rythms December 11, 2021

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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! :/

Duppy-Eyed by boooonnnjjourr March 26, 2010

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