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    Patwa headword

    Agony

    /AG-oh-nee/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Intense pleasure / Dancing"
    Definition
    Intense physical exertion, often used to describe energetic dancing or sexual performance in dancehall culture.
    Example
    "Watch how she a give him agony on di dancefloor."
    Origin
    Standard English adapted to dancehall slang.

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