Yeye-wata

[eye-wah-tah]

Definition

Tears; crying fluid.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Yeye-wata start drop from her face when she hear di news.
English:
Tears started falling from her face when she heard the news.

Patois:
Wipe yuh yeye-wata and cheer up.
English:
Wipe your tears and cheer up.

Usage Tip

Patois compound noun literally meaning "eye water" for tears.

Patois Synonym: tears
English Synonym: tears

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