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Tallawah

[tal-lah-wah]
Adjective

Definition

Strong, sturdy, resilient, mighty, or formidable despite small size.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Wi small but wi tallawah!
English:
We are small but we are mighty! (Famous Jamaican national motto variant).
Patois:
Di little girl tallawah, she lift di heavy container by herself.
English:
The little girl is strong and resilient, she lifted the heavy container by herself.

Usage Tip

Famous descriptive adjective highlighting strength, resilience, and greatness despite small size ("little but tallawah").

Patois Synonym: strong; feisty
English Synonym: mighty; strong; resilient; formidable
Tags:CharacterCompliment
Category:Character, Traits & Emotions

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