Pyaa-pyaa

[pyah-pyah]

Definition

Weak, sickly, or of poor quality.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di car sound pyaa-pyaa, mi tink it soon bruk dung.
English:
The car sounds weak, I think it's going to break down soon.

Patois:
Him feel pyaa-pyaa today so him stay inna bed.
English:
He felt sickly today so he stayed in bed.

Usage Tip

Weak, flimsy, or sickly.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: feeble; flimsy; substandard; weak

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