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    Patwa headword

    Skettel

    /SKET-el/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Promiscuous woman"
    Definition
    A derogatory term for a promiscuous or low-class woman.
    Example
    "Nuh mix up wid dem skettel deh." — "Don't get involved with those promiscuous women."
    Origin
    Slang popularized in dancehall.

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