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    Patwa headword

    John-crow

    /JAHN-kroh/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Vulture / Insult"
    Definition
    The turkey vulture. Also used as a strong insult for an ugly or despicable person.
    Example
    "Yuh ugly like a John-crow."
    Origin
    Cultural.

    John-crow is an insult word in Patwa, closely related to Peel-head. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.