Watchy

[wach-ee]

Definition

A night watchman, security guard, or lookout person.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di watchy sit down by di entrance gate all night.
English:
The night watchman sat by the entrance gate all night.

Patois:
Call di watchy fi open di gate fi di car.
English:
Call the security guard to open the gate for the car.

Usage Tip

Traditional colloquial term for a night guard or security officer watching over property.

Patois Synonym: security guard
English Synonym: night watchman; guard

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