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    Patwa headword

    Suck-teeth

    /SUK-teet/

    VerbNoun
    Gloss
    "Kiss teeth (Disapproval)"
    Definition
    Making a sucking sound with the teeth and lips to show annoyance or disrespect (also called kissing teeth).
    Example
    "She suck-teeth and walk away."
    Origin
    Descriptive of the action.

    Suck-teeth is an everyday word in Patwa, closely related to Kiss mi neck. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.