Kaba-kaba

[kah-bah-kah-bah]

Definition

Sloppy, disorganized, inferior, or poorly constructed.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Dat a a kaba-kaba job, do it over properly.
English:
That is a sloppy job, redo it properly.

Patois:
Why yuh wear such a kaba-kaba outfit go a di interview?
English:
Why did you wear such an untidy outfit to the interview?

Usage Tip

Describing low-quality work, untidy appearance, or substandard craftsmanship.

Patois Synonym: chakka-chakka
English Synonym: sloppy; substandard; disorganized

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