Nuh-boder

[nuh-bod-er]

Definition

Don't bother; don't trouble yourself; leave it alone.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Nuh-boder cook dinner, wi wi order food instead.
English:
Don't bother cooking dinner, we will order food instead.

Patois:
Nuh-boder yuhself bout di rain, it wi stop soon.
English:
Don't worry yourself about the rain, it will stop soon.

Usage Tip

Reassuring or permissive command telling someone not to strain or worry.

Patois Synonym: don't trouble
English Synonym: don't bother; leave it be

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