Scawn

[skahn]

Definition

Scorn; contempt; disgust.

Example Sentences

Patois:
She look pon di dutty place wid scawn.
English:
She looked upon the dirty place with scorn.

Patois:
Nuh treat yuh family wid scawn.
English:
Don't treat your family with contempt.

Usage Tip

Patois variant of "scorn".

Patois Synonym: disrespect
English Synonym: scorn; contempt; disgust

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