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    Patwa headword

    Chaka-chaka

    /CHAK-uh CHAK-uh/

    Adjective
    Gloss
    "Messy / Untidy"
    Definition
    Disorganized, untidy, chaotic, or of poor quality.
    Example
    "Yuh room look chaka-chaka." — "Your room looks very messy."
    Origin
    Ideophone, likely of West African origin implying disorder.

    Chaka-chaka is an informal word in Patwa, closely related to Tups. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.