Craw-craw

[krah-krah]

Definition

An itchy skin rash, eczema, or skin irritation.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di pickney scratching him arm cause him have craw-craw.
English:
The child is scratching his arm because he has an itchy skin rash.

Patois:
Wash yuh skin wid sulfur soap fi cure di craw-craw.
English:
Wash your skin with sulfur soap to cure the rash.

Usage Tip

Folk term for itchy, bumpy skin conditions or rashes.

Patois Synonym: rash
English Synonym: itchy rash; skin irritation

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