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    Patwa headword

    Lick-a-shot

    /LIK-ah-SHAWT/

    Phrase
    Gloss
    "Celebrate / Fire a gun"
    Definition
    To fire a gun in the air as a sign of celebration or approval in a dancehall.
    Example
    "Lick-a-shot fi di DJ!"
    Origin
    Literal translation 'hit a shot'.

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