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    Patwa headword

    Ginnal

    /GIN-al/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Trickster / Con artist"
    Definition
    A deceitful person, a cheat, or a con man.
    Example
    "Nuh trust him, him a ginnal." — "Don't trust him, he's a trickster."
    Origin
    Origin unclear; deeply rooted in Jamaican folklore.

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