Chapareeta

[chap-ah-ree-tah]

Definition

A gold or silver bracelet worn on the wrist or ankle.

Example Sentences

Patois:
She wear har chapareeta go watch a movie.
English:
She wore her bracelet to watch a movie.

Patois:
Me want a gold chapareeta fi me birthday
English:
I want a gold bracelet for my birthday.

Usage Tip

Refers to jewelry, though it is also an older colloquial term for a young woman or sweetheart.

Patois Synonym: bangle
English Synonym: bracelet; bling

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