Chi-chi

[chee-chee]

Definition

Termites or wood-boring insects; woodlice.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di chi-chi dem a eat up di wooden window frame.
English:
The termites are eating up the wooden window frame.

Patois:
Spray di cabinet dem before di chi-chi destroy dem.
English:
Spray the cabinets before the termites destroy them.

Usage Tip

Refers to termites or insects that consume wood in houses and furniture.

Patois Synonym: woodlice
English Synonym: termites; woodlice

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