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    Patwa headword

    Passa passa

    /PAS-uh PAS-uh/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Gossip / Rumor"
    Definition
    Gossip, rumors, drama, or a messy situation.
    Example
    "Mi nuh involve inna di passa passa." — "I don't get involved in the gossip."
    Origin
    Derived from passing stories around.

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