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    Patwa headword

    Tallawah

    /TAL-uh-wah/

    Adjective
    Gloss
    "Strong / Sturdy"
    Definition
    Small but mighty, strong-willed, or not to be underestimated.
    Example
    "She likkle but she tallawah." — "She is small but she is mighty."
    Origin
    African origin, possibly Ewe.

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