Fingle

[fing-gl]

Definition

To touch, feel, fondle, or handle repeatedly.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Stop fingle di fruit dem inna di market if yuh nuh a buy dem.
English:
Stop handling all the fruit in the market if you aren't buying them.

Patois:
She fingle di necklace around her neck.
English:
She touched/handled the necklace around her neck.

Usage Tip

Refers to touching, feeling up, or continuously handling objects or a person.

Patois Synonym: touch up
English Synonym: handle; fondle; touch continuously

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