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    Patwa headword

    Duppy

    /DUP-ee/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Ghost / Spirit"
    Definition
    A ghost, spirit, or malevolent supernatural entity in Jamaican folklore.
    Example
    "Di old house full a duppy." — "The old house is full of ghosts."
    Origin
    West African origin, likely from Bube 'dupe' (ghost).

    Duppy often turns up alongside Obeah in Patwa conversation. Look up both in the lexicon index, and use the Jamaican Patois translator whenever you're ready to build a full sentence.