Quashie

[kwash-ee]

Definition

A peasant or country bumpkin; can be derogatory. Also a common name for a duppy/ghost.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Dem treat him like a quashie because him come from country.
English:
They treat him like a country bumpkin because he comes from the country.

Patois:
Nuh act like nuh quashie when yuh go inna town.
English:
Don't act like a simpleton when you go into town.

Usage Tip

Rural country bumpkin or simpleton.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: bumpkin; simpleton; rustic

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