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    Patwa headword

    Piki-piki

    /PIK-ee-PIK-ee/

    Adjective
    Gloss
    "Patchy / Sparse"
    Definition
    Something that is patchy, sparse, or of poor quality (often referring to hair).
    Example
    "Him beard look piki-piki."
    Origin
    Reduplication.

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