Pickney or Pickini

[pik-nee / pik-i-nee]

Definition

Child or children.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di pickney dem a play inna di yaad.
English:
The children are playing in the yard.

Patois:
Mek sure di pickney eat dem breakfast before dem go a school.
English:
Make sure the children eat their breakfast before they go to school.

Usage Tip

Core word for child or children.

Patois Synonym: pikny; pickani
English Synonym: child; children; kid

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