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    Patwa headword

    Short-wood

    /SHAWRT-wud/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Lack of funds"
    Definition
    A slang term indicating that one is short on cash.
    Example
    "Mi reach short-wood right now."
    Origin
    Metaphor/Location pun.

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