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    Patwa headword

    Selecta

    /seh-LEK-tah/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "DJ / Selector"
    Definition
    The person who selects and plays the records at a party or sound clash.
    Example
    "Di selecta a play some bad tunes."
    Origin
    Patois pronunciation of 'selector'.

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