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Definitions of "Ova Dweet"


1. Ova Dweet


English Translation

Excessive / over do it


Definition

To do more than is necessary


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh neva haffi drink suh much, yuh deh ova dweet
English: You didn't have to drink so much, you're being excessive


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by anonymous on January 2, 2017


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2. Ova Dweet


English Translation

Over Do It


Example Sentences

Patois: Tek yuh time, nuh ova dweet
English: Take your time, don't over do it


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by anonymous on August 4, 2016



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