890. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 2)

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Tronkón di dolo’i kabes = Major headache

Pegasaya = Stick to skirt = Nettles

Lòbchi = Love handles

Dugudòns (pronounced: doogoodons) = Sweetheart

Papurèshi = Ice cream cone

Pitjiri (prounounced: peecheeree) = Cheap

Késhi jonge kaas = Cheese un-aged (young) Dutch cheese

Táyo = (car) Tire

Mèkè mèkè = Crusty

Chonchorogai = Yellow-collared sparrow

Kar’i sanka = literally: ass face = You know, that kind of look

Pimpilinchi (pronounced: peempeeleenchee) = (little) Penis

Zjozjolí = Sesame seeds

Djòki (pronounced: jockey) = Men’s underwear

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  1. Sandra de Marchena's avatar
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    Dória pegá – must be a classic

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