A lie

[ah lye]

Definition

That is a lie; you're lying.

Example Sentences

Patois:
A lie him a tell, don't listen to him.
English:
He's telling a lie, don't listen to him.

Patois:
A lie! Me never say dat to yuh.
English:
That's a lie! I never said that to you.

Usage Tip

Commonly used as a direct exclamation to refute a statement or call out false claims.

Patois Synonym: prekeh
English Synonym: nonsense; untruth

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