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Definitions of "Vampaya"


1. Vampaya


English Translation

Vampire


Definition

Someone who declares himself Rastafarian but don't care about the rules of the Rastafari.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nuh like dem vampaya.
English: I don't like the ones who don't care about Rastafari rules.

Patois: Bun dung all a di vampaya.
English: Burn all of the people who breaches Rastafari rules.


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



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