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    Patwa headword

    Falla-backa

    /FAL-uh BAK-uh/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Follower / Hanger-on"
    Definition
    Someone who constantly follows others around, lacking independence.
    Example
    "Him a real falla-backa, nuh have him own mind."
    Origin
    Compound of 'follow' and 'back'.

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