Maga or Mawga

[mah-gah]

Definition

Skinny, thin, gaunt, or emaciated.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di dog look maga because him nuh get enough food.
English:
The dog looks skinny because he doesn't get enough food.

Patois:
Why yuh turn so mawga since mi last see yuh?
English:
Why have you gotten so thin since I last saw you?

Usage Tip

Universal Patois descriptive word for someone or an animal that is very thin.

Patois Synonym: crawny
English Synonym: skinny; thin; gaunt

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