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    Patwa headword

    Shotta

    /SHAWT-ah/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Gangster / Shooter"
    Definition
    A gangster, gunman, or someone heavily involved in street violence.
    Example
    "Di shotta dem run di area."
    Origin
    Patois pronunciation of 'shooter'.

    Shotta is an urban slang word in Patwa, closely related to Badman. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.