Swegbe

[sweg-bee]

Definition

An awkward, clumsy, foolish, or unpolished person.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Nuh behave like a swegbe at di formal dinner.
English:
Don't behave like a foolish, awkward person at the formal dinner.

Patois:
Di swegbe boy drop di glass pon di floor.
English:
The clumsy boy dropped the glass on the floor.

Usage Tip

Traditional colloquial noun describing someone lacking social grace or physical coordination.

Patois Synonym: bafan; fool
English Synonym: clumsy person; simpleton

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