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    Patwa headword

    Dunce

    /DUNS/

    Adjective
    Gloss
    "Stupid"
    Definition
    Unintelligent, slow to learn, or foolish.
    Example
    "Him act like a dunce bat." — "He acts like an idiot."
    Origin
    Derived from English 'dunce'.

    Dunce is an everyday word in Patwa, closely related to Eediat. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.