756. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 3)

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Tòtèki = Gecko

Lèbè lèbè = Squishy

Cheeeeeee! = Eeeewwwww!

Sambèchi = Pocket Knife

Telép = Theelepel (Dutch) = Tea Spoon

Kachipín = Rundown

Djògòdjògò = Chicken Scratch

Warawara = Bird of Prey

Chonchorogai = Rufous-collared Sparrow

Barbulète = Butterfly

Changá = A Hanged Double (as in dominoes)

Lombrishi = Belly Button

Piki Pieuw = To Pick Lice = To Be a Pain in the Ass

Kishiki = To Tickle / Ticklish

Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 1)

Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 2)

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