Mawga-dog

[mah-gah-dog]

Definition

A skinny, malnourished dog; famous subject of Jamaican proverbs ("Sorry fi mawga dog...").

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di mawga-dog a sleep inna di shade by di road.
English:
The skinny dog is sleeping in the shade by the road.

Patois:
Memba say "sorry fi mawga dog, him turn round bite yuh."
English:
Remember the proverb: "pity a skinny dog, and it turns around to bite you."

Usage Tip

Famous proverbial symbol representing an ungrateful person who bites the hand that helps them.

Patois Synonym: skinny dog
English Synonym: malnourished dog; ungrateful recipient

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