Ginnal

[jin-nal]

Definition

A trickster, slick hustler, scammer, or deceitful person.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Watch out fi dat ginnal, him will trick yuh outa yuh money.
English:
Watch out for that trickster, he will trick you out of your money.

Patois:
Him act like a ginnal fi get di deal.
English:
He acted like a deceitful hustler to get the deal.

Usage Tip

Traditional and widespread term for a slick, deceitful person or con artist.

Patois Synonym: samfie; bandulu man
English Synonym: trickster; con man; hustler

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