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    Patwa headword

    Putus

    /PU-tus/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Sweetheart"
    Definition
    A term of endearment for a loved one, girlfriend, or child.
    Example
    "Come here, mi putus." — "Come here, my sweetheart."
    Origin
    Origin uncertain; affectionate term.

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