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Sista

[sis-tah]
Noun

Definition

Sister; female friend; Rastafarian address for a woman.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Hello sista, how di pickney dem doing?
English:
Hello sister, how are the children doing?
Patois:
Sista Mary cook a sweet pot a ital soup.
English:
Sister Mary cooked a delicious pot of ital soup.

Usage Tip

Patois variant of "sister", used literally or as a respectful address for women.

Patois Synonym: empress; dawta
English Synonym: sister; female companion
Tags:FamilyRelationships
Category:People, Family & Relationships

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