Wash-belly

[wash-bel-lee]

Definition

The last child born to a mother (youngest sibling).

Example Sentences

Patois:
Him a di wash-belly inna di family of six pickney.
English:
He is the youngest child in the family of six children.

Patois:
Di mother spoil her wash-belly pickney.
English:
The mother spoils her youngest child.

Usage Tip

Cultural term referring to the final child born to a woman ("washing the belly/uterus").

Patois Synonym: last child
English Synonym: youngest child; last-born

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