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    Patwa headword

    Yaga-yaga

    /YAG-ah-YAG-ah/

    Interjection
    Gloss
    "Dancehall chant"
    Definition
    A rhythmic chant or expression of approval often yelled by DJs in dancehall music.
    Example
    "Yaga-yaga! Run di track!"
    Origin
    Onomatopoeic.

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